One-on-One Messaging Implementation in Node.js

Job ID: 38674805

Budget: $30 – $250 AUD

Project goal

Implement a direct message function within an existing Node.js application.
Scope of work

- Analyze the current Node.js application structure.
- Design a direct messaging system compatible with the existing setup.
- Implement the direct messaging feature.
- Test the functionality to ensure stability and efficiency.
- Adhere to existing figma design


1. Feature Overview

The direct messaging feature will allow users to send and receive messages in a non-real-time manner. The system will include an inbox that displays message threads, notifications for new messages, and the ability to mark messages as read or delete them.

2. Core Components

a. Messaging Inbox

Description: The main interface where users can view all their message threads.

Functionality:

Display a list of message threads with unread/read status indicators.

Threads will show the sender’s name, the date and time of the last message, and a preview of the message content.

Ability to sort messages by date (recent/oldest) and view unread/mentions.

Users can mark all messages as read with a single click.

Each message thread has a delete option to remove the conversation.
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