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+# School Messenger (ASP.NET Core WebAPI)
+
+A simple real-time messenger built with ASP.NET Core Web API + Entity Framework Core.  
+This is my school project that I'm working on in my free time to level up my backend development skills.
+
+## Current Features
+- Registration and authentication (JWT)
+- Creating private chats and real-time messaging (via SignalR)
+- Sending text messages and images
+- User profiles with avatars
+- Basic admin panel (still under development)
+
+(The list will be updated as new features are added)
+
+## Tech Stack
+- Backend: ASP.NET Core 8 Web API
+- Database: PostgreSQL or Microsoft SQL Server (configurable via appsettings)
+- Authentication: JWT + Refresh Tokens
+- Real-time communication: SignalR
+- Frontend (separate project for now): .NET MAUI (cross-platform desktop/mobile client)