Prototyping open source messenger

Shenanigator Code and Eng DK30 Fall 2023 0 0

Description

I want to create a messenger app that includes all the fun and useful features of whatsapp and telegram, but without the privacy concerns and corporate oversight (also no AI, because whyyy would anyone need that when talking to friends). I also want to opensource the server code so anyone technically slightly inclined can run their own messaging server on their own hardware, if they so choose.

Recent Updates

Shenanigator 18 days ago

Didn’t get to do much except some reading today. Unexpected personal stuff. Hopefully back on track tomorrow

Shenanigator 19 days ago

Set up my database schema, learned a bunch in the process. Seeding for testing is now complete, theoretically an app could show a faux conversation already. But i got none, that’ll be later!

Estimated Timeframe

May 10th - Jun 30th

Week 1 Goal

Setup Scaffolding, database schema and seeding. Then move on to API endpoints and logic

Week 2 Goal

Learn about encryption, end to end security and other best practices, then implement them