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🚀 Build a WhatsApp Clone with Java Spring Boot & WebSockets — Tutorial for Full-Stack Developers

I’ve just released a step-by-step tutorial on how to build a real-time chat application like WhatsApp using modern full-stack technologies.

This project is perfect for developers looking to deepen their knowledge in backend development , authentication , real-time communication , and session management .

What You’ll Learn:
How to create a real-time chat backend using Java Spring Boot and WebSockets
Implement user authentication with JWT
Manage user sessions securely using Spring Security
Frontend built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Store messages and users in a MySQL database
Understand the architecture of chat applications

Technologies Used:
Backend : Java Spring Boot
Frontend : HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Real-Time Communication : WebSockets
Authentication : JWT, Session Management
Database : MySQL
Security : Spring Security

YouTube Tutorial: Build a WhatsApp Clone Chat App

If you're interested in full-stack development, real-time apps, or backend engineering, this project will give you hands-on experience building scalable and secure applications.

Let me know in the comments if you'd like me to break down specific parts like JWT token handling, WebSocket configuration, or message persistence strategies!

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