PHP Social Messenger

PHP Social Messenger is a real-time messaging application that allows users to chat with each other, edit their profiles, and manage contacts. It provides an easy-to-use interface for sending and receiving messages, managing user profiles, and handling blocked users. The app is built using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript (AJAX), with a focus on real-time interactions. This application also includes a RESTful API for seamless integration with other services.

Features

1. Real-Time Messaging

• Instant message updates: Messages are instantly displayed when received. The chat automatically refreshes every few seconds.
• Message status: Shows which user sent the last message and the number of unread messages.
• Delete or copy own messages: Users can edit, delete, or copy their own messages, but they cannot edit messages from other users.

2. Profile Management

• Profile Editing: Users can update their profile picture, full name, and password directly from the user interface.
• View Profile: Clicking on the "View Profile" option lets users see the profile information of the person they are chatting with.

3. Contact Search

• Search Contacts: Users can search for contacts using the search bar on the homepage (index.php). It dynamically filters the contacts list based on the search term.
• Manage Contacts: The app displays all the contacts on the main page, including unread messages, allowing users to stay updated.

4. Block Users

• Block Functionality: Users can block others from sending messages. If you block someone, they will not be able to send you messages anymore, and you will not be able to message them.
• Blocked Notifications: If a user tries to message someone who has blocked them, they will be notified that they are blocked.
• Block Menu: The block option is easily accessible via the action menu in the chat interface.

5. Chat Interface

• Message History: When entering a chat (chat.php), the complete message history with the other user is shown.
• Message Actions: Users can delete or copy their own messages, while messages from others cannot be edited.
• Real-Time Syncing: The chat updates in real-time, ensuring the user always sees the most recent messages.

6. Menu Options

• View Profile: View the profile of the person you’re chatting with.
• Clear Chat: Clear the entire chat history with a specific user.
• Block User: Block the user to prevent them from sending you any more messages.

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API

The application also exposes a RESTful API for integrating the messaging functionality into other systems. The API includes endpoints for:

• Fetching profiles
• Fetching messages
• Fetching contacts
• Sending messages
• Editing messages
• Deleting users
• Managing user accounts

API documentation is available in the docs/ directory. It provides all the necessary details for interacting with the APIs and using them in your own applications.

Technologies Used

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Installation

To get started with the PHP-MySQL Marketplace, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Iqbolshoh/php-social-messenger.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd php-social-messenger

3. Set Up the Database:

   • Create a new MySQL database:

     CREATE DATABASE social_messenger;

   • Import the database.sql file located in the db directory:

     mysql -u yourusername -p social_messenger < db/database.sql

4. Configure Database Connection:

   • Open the config.php file in the root directory.
   • Update the database credentials:

     define("DB_SERVER", "localhost");
     define("DB_USERNAME", "root");
     define("DB_PASSWORD", "");
     define("DB_NAME", "social_messenger");

5. Run the Application:

   • Deploy the application on a PHP-compatible server (e.g., Apache or Nginx).
   • Access the application through your browser at http://localhost/php-social-messenger.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or want to enhance the project, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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