Full Chat Platform From Scratch

I’m ready to launch a brand-new chat application and need someone who can take it from a blank canvas all the way to a polished beta release. The project starts with designing a clean, intuitive interface for both web and mobile, then moves straight into building the entire stack.

Core features
• Real-time text messaging with typing indicators, read receipts, push notifications, and searchable chat history.
• Secure user authentication using both email/password and the usual social-login options (Google, Facebook, Apple, etc.).
• Cloud deployment configured for easy scaling, plus basic monitoring and error-logging so we can keep a close eye on the beta.

Workflow I have in mind
1. Wireframes and a clickable prototype for quick feedback on UX.
2. MVP build that supports closed beta testing.
3. Post-launch maintenance: bug fixes, security patches, and light feature tweaks as feedback rolls in.

I’m open to your preferred stack—Node.js, React, React Native, Flutter, Firebase, Supabase, Socket.io, AWS, or similar—as long as it’s scalable and the codebase is clean, well-documented, and version-controlled in Git.

When you reply, outline your proposed architecture, libraries or services you’d lean on for real-time messaging and auth, and a realistic timeline to reach the beta milestone. Also let me know how you handle privacy, testing (unit, integration, E2E), and ongoing maintenance after we go live.