Pear is a real-time anonymous text/video chat application built with Next.js, Socket.io, and WebRTC. It allows users to pair randomly with strangers around the world for one-on-one video or text chat with zero sign-up required.
Implementing low-latency WebRTC peer-to-peer media streams with simple-peer while managing a robust custom pairing queue in Socket.io that supports interest-based matching tags, live reactions, typing indicators, and automatic connection timeouts.
Delivered a fully responsive anonymous stranger chat platform with floating emoji animations, suggested conversation starters, Giphy integration, and a custom canvas-based rope switch for theme toggling.
Seamless toggle between text-only and video chat
Random matching using custom Socket.io queues
Direct media streams using simple-peer
Optional matching tags for tailored pairings
Floating emoji feedback during video sessions
Interactive icebreaker prompt cards
Pull-to-toggle rope switch with sound effects
