Real-Time-Chat-API-Documentation

Getting Started

Welcome to the Real-Time Chat API! This guide will help you set up and integrate the API into your project quickly.

Integration Flow

Below is a visual representation of the integration process:

Prerequisites

API Key and Access Token: Obtain your API credentials by signing up at Chat API Developer Portal.
Development Environment: Node.js (v14+ recommended) and a modern browser or Postman for testing endpoints.

Installation

Clone the API client repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-repository-name/chat-api-client.git
cd chat-api-client

Install Dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Run the Client:
```
node index.js
```

Example Usage

Here's how you can set up the client with your API credentials:

const chatClient = require('chat-api-client');

const client = new chatClient({
  apiKey: 'your-api-key',
  accessToken: 'your-access-token',
});

client.connect()
  .then(() => console.log('Connected to the Real-Time Chat API'))
  .catch(err => console.error('Connection failed:', err));

Troubleshooting

Here are some common issues and their solutions:

Invalid API Credentials: Ensure your API key and access token are correct. Double-check your credentials in the Chat API Developer Portal.
Connection Errors: Verify your network connection and check that the API service is up and running.

For additional support, visit the API Support Page.