PixelChat

A real-time chat app experiment with custom emoji support, typing indicators, and pixel-art avatars.

An experimental real-time chat application I built to learn WebSocket programming and real-time data synchronization.

What it did

Real-time messaging with typing indicators
Custom pixel-art avatar generator
Emoji reactions and custom emoji support
Room-based conversations with invite links

What I learned

This was my first deep dive into WebSockets and real-time architecture. Understanding event-driven patterns here shaped how I approach all my projects now.