- Integrated `UsersService` into `MessagesService` for retrieving user preferences.
- Updated `markAsRead` functionality to respect `showReadReceipts` preference.
- Enhanced real-time read receipt notifications via `EventsGateway`.
- Added `markAsRead` method to the frontend message service.
- Added `GET /messages/unread-count` endpoint to retrieve the count of unread messages for a user.
- Implemented `getUnreadCount` method in `MessagesService` and `MessagesRepository`.
- Updated frontend service to support fetching unread message count via API.
- Added `GET /messages/conversations/with/:userId` endpoint in the backend to retrieve direct conversation data.
- Implemented corresponding method in `MessagesService` and `MessagesRepository`.
- Updated the frontend service to support fetching direct conversations via API.
- Reordered and grouped imports consistently in backend and frontend files for better readability.
- Applied indentation and formatting fixes across frontend components, services, and backend modules.
- Adjusted multiline method calls and type definitions for improved clarity.
- Introduced a messaging module on the backend using NestJS, including repository, service, controller, DTOs, and WebSocket Gateway.
- Developed a frontend messaging page with conversation management, real-time message handling, and chat UI.
- Implemented `MessageService` for API integrations and `SocketProvider` for real-time WebSocket updates.
- Enhanced database schema to support conversations, participants, and messages with Drizzle ORM.
