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+# ChatLine - Real-time Messaging App
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+ChatLine is a real-time messaging app that allows users to send and receive messages in real-time. Users can create an account, log in, and send messages to other users. The app is built using JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
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+## Features
+
+- User authentication
+- Real-time messaging
+- User search
+- User online/offline status
+- User last seen status
+
+## Deployment
+
+The app is deployed on Heroku. You can access the app [here](https://chatline-f5e4ccce6986.herokuapp.com/).
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+## Local Setup
+
+1. Clone the repository
+2. Install [XAMPP](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html)
+3. Start the Apache and MySQL servers
+4. Create a new database in phpMyAdmin
+5. Import the `chatline.sql` file into the database
+6. Update the database credentials in `config.php`
+7. Copy the repository to the `htdocs` folder in the XAMPP directory
+8. Open the app in a web browser using the URL `http://<your-localhost>/chatline/`
+
+## Disclaimer
+
+Based on [this project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnvzxGWiK54&ab_channel=CodingNepal).

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