Build a Real Time web app in node.js , Angular.js, mongoDB

Create your first user schema with mongoose by defining a user model in the models folder, including username and password fields, hiding the password, and exporting the model.

Implement a custom middleware that validates login tokens for protected routes by extracting the token from headers or body and allowing access only after successful verification.

Configure the front end by setting up express to serve public files, integrate bootstrap, and create the angular app with index and views to render css and javascript.

Create an Angular auth interceptor factory that checks for a token in local storage, adds the x-access-token header, and redirects to login when missing.

Build a signup frontend by creating a user service and controller to post signup data to the api, store the token, and redirect to the home page in angular.

Test the login and logout flow by showing a dynamic navigation bar when users are logged in, handling tokens, and updating the UI through the main controller.

Implement a story creation flow with a story service and controller, parsing user data, posting to the api, clearing the form, and enabling real-time updates via sockets.

Add real-time capability to your web app by installing socket.io, integrating it with node.js and express, and broadcasting updates to connected clients in real time.