Chat application is a software platform or mobile application that enables users to communicate with each other in real time through text-based messages.

• Multimedia Support: In addition to text, chat applications often support the sharing of multimedia content such as images, videos, audio clips, and documents (pdf/doc/excel).

• Emojis and Stickers: To add expressiveness to conversations, chat apps often include a variety of emojis, stickers, and other visual elements(.gif).

• Self-destructing messages: After a certain time messages have been destroyed automatically.

• Read Receipts: Users can see if their messages have been delivered and read by the recipient, providing acknowledgment and facilitating awareness of message status.

• Notifications: Users receive notifications to alert them of new messages or updates, even when the app is not actively in use or not open.

• Online/offline Indicators: Users can see the online or offline status of their contacts, indicating whether someone is currently available for chat.

• Search Functionality: Users can search through chat histories to find specific messages or information.

• Security Features: end-to-end encryption, to protect the privacy and confidentiality of user conversations.