Synapse

Welcome to Synapse—a modern, real-time messaging system designed to streamline communication and collaboration. Synapse allows users to chat, make calls, and manage group interactions seamlessly.

Tech Stack

Synapse is built using the following technologies:

• Client:
  • React with Vite: A fast and efficient front-end framework.
  • Tailwind CSS: For beautiful, responsive design.
  • Shadcn UI: UI components for React.
• Server:
  • Node.js with Express: For the backend API.
  • Socket.IO: For real-time communication.
  • Mediasoup: SFU for audio and video conferencing.
  • Drizzle ORM with Postgres: For database management.
  • Amazon S3: For file uploads and storage.
  • Redis: For caching and real-time features.
• Deployment
  • Server: AWS EC2 using NGINX reverse proxy with ssl
  • Client: Vercel hosting
  • Database: Aiven

Excalidraw Architecture Diagram

Here’s a visual representation of the Synapse architecture:

Excalidraw space

Here's a DBML schema representation:

DB DIAGRAM

Features

Synapse includes a variety of features:

• Real-time Messaging: Send and receive messages instantly.
• Online/Offline Status: Track user presence in real-time.
• Typing Indicators: See when other users are typing.
• Read Receipts: Know when your messages have been read.
• File Uploads: Upload and share images and videos.
• Groups and Invites: Manage group chats and send invitations.
• User Profiles: Customize and view user profiles.
• Calling Functionality: Audio and video calls using SFU architecture.