--- title: "Build Interactive Chat UIs in React: Supercharge Your App Experience [Webinar Show Notes]" published_at: "2025-07-09T07:50:17+00:00" modified_at: "2026-01-30T11:44:59+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/interactive-react-chat-ui" excerpt: "Learn to create a real-time React Chat UI with Syncfusion’s Chat component. Follow our guide for dynamic bot responses and responsive design." taxonomy_category: - "Chat UI" - "chatbot integration" - "React" - "React Chat UI" - "React Development" - "UI components" - "Webinar" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Chat UI" - "JavaScript" - "React Chat UI" - "React chatbot" - "React development" - "UI Developer" --- # Build Interactive Chat UIs in React: Supercharge Your App Experience [Webinar Show Notes] [Carter Harris](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/carterh) ![Build Interactive Chat UIs in React, Supercharge Your App Experience \[Webinar Show Notes\]](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Build-Interactive-Chat-UIs-in-React-Supercharge-Your-App-Experience-Webinar-Show-Notes.jpg) In this webinar, Sriram Sankaran, senior product manager at Syncfusion®, demonstrated how to create dynamic chat interfaces in React using the Syncfusion® Chat UI component. If you missed the webinar, or would like to watch it again, you can find it on our [YouTube channel](https://youtu.be/PyOtsq6XeTk) and embedded here: ## Summary The webinar began by walking through the setup of a new React project and integrating essential Syncfusion® packages. Sriram showed how to build an interactive UI with features such as dynamic user switching, bot responses, and responsive layout using the Splitter and ListView components. A live demo showcased real-time message updates, typing indicators, and time breaks, bringing a polished chat experience to life. Whether you’re building customer service solutions or enhancing internal tools, this webinar equips developers with practical tips to integrate engaging chat UIs in React apps. ## Highlights - React project setup with Syncfusion® components. - Dynamic conversation switching and bot integration. - Typing indicators and custom toolbars. - Fully responsive design with Splitter layout. ## Time Stamps [[00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk) ] Welcome and Introduction [[00:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=14s) ] Overview of Syncfusion® Chat UI Features [[01:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=72s) ] Webinar Agenda [[01:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=77s) ] Setting Up the React Project [[04:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=275s) ] Installing Syncfusion® React Packages [[06:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=367s) ] Adding Styles and a License Key [[07:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=421s) ] Creating a Message Data File [[08:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=511s) ] Building the Interactive Chat UI [[09:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=580s) ] Adding the Splitter and Sidebar [[11:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=690s) ] Main Chat Interface [[13:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=784s) ] Declaring Variables and Templates [[14:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=861s) ] Event Handling Logic [[15:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=928s) ] Adding Styles and Running the App [[16:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=968s) ] App Walkthrough and Feature Highlights [[17:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=1026s) ] Implementing Bot Responses [[18:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=1091s) ] Adding Typing Indicators and Time Breaks [[20:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=1217s) ] Responsive Design Showcase [[21:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOtsq6XeTk&t=1260s) ] Recap and Key Takeaways ## FAQs **Q1: Can you set up chats based on the page you’re currently visiting? For example, let’s say I want a chat for a specific section, then another one for another particular section of the site.** **A:** Yes, you can set up chats for different sections of the application, because you can render the Chat UI component on each page with its respective data source linked. **Q2: Is it compatible with SignalR? Are there any adaptors for integrating it with SignalR?** **A:** Yes, the Syncfusion® Chat UI component is compatible with SignalR. While Syncfusion® does not provide a built-in adaptor for SignalR, you can integrate it by setting up a backend (e.g., .NET Web API, or Blazor Server with SignalR) to handle real-time messaging. The Chat UI’s ** Messages** property, which stores the collection of messages sent and received within the chat interface, can be bound to data from your backend API. SignalR can be used to: - Broadcast messages to connected clients in real-time. - Retrieve and display message history from a database. When a user sends a message, your application can call the API to store it and update the Chat UI with the new message. ## Conclusion Building a **React Chat UI** is straightforward with Syncfusion’s Chat component. With features like real-time updates, bot integration, and responsive design, you can create engaging chat experiences fast. ## Helpful resources - [React Chat UI component page](https://www.syncfusion.com/react-components/react-chat) - [React Timeline: The Ultimate Feature Walkthrough](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhy4_q-hzxI) ## Related Blogs [Introducing the New Blazor Chat UI Component](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/new-blazor-chat-ui-component) [Introducing the New Angular Chat UI Component](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/new-angular-chat-ui-component) [Introducing the New .NET MAUI Chat Control](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/dotnet-maui-chat-control) [Create a Modern Conversational UI with the .NET MAUI Chat Control](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/conversational-ui-dotnet-maui-chat)