Build a Discord Clone Using Next.js and Tailwind: Message List — Part Four

In part four of a series on building a Discord clone using Next.js and TailwindCSS, the focus is on customizing the message list of a chat application by utilizing the Stream Chat SDK. The article describes creating a custom message list UI, including components such as DateSeparator, ChannelHeader, and CustomMessage, each tailored to mimic Discord's design. The customization process leverages the SDK's modular architecture, allowing easy integration and parameter injection to replace default components with custom ones. This part also covers implementing custom emoji reactions and a message composer, demonstrating the flexibility and power of the SDK in creating a user interface that closely resembles Discord's, while maintaining the capability to reuse certain SDK components. The series promises further enhancements with voice and video calling features in the next installment.