PRIČAONICA - INTERACTIVE CHAT FOR USERS

Overview

Welcome to PRIČAONICA, a secure platform designed for seamless communication through private messages between users. This project is built using PHP and MySQL for server-side scripting and database management. The application not only provides a user-friendly interface for messaging but also includes an admin panel accessible to administrators and moderators. The admin panel offers essential insights into message and user statistics, along with a user account management panel.

Features

User Interface

• Private Messaging: Users can easily exchange private messages through a straightforward and intuitive interface
• User Profiles: Access and manage user profiles for a personalized experience.
• Data Export: Users can export their data or specific conversation in JSON format.

Admin Panel

• Dashboard: A comprehensive dashboard offering key insights into message and user activity.
• Message and User Statistics: Track the overall state of messages and user engagement.
• User Account Management: Admins can manage and control user accounts efficiently, including enabling moderator accounts.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following software installed on your machine:

• PHP
• MySQL
• Web server (e.g., Apache, Nginx)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:
   git clone https://github.com/stojanovicljubinko/PRICAONICA-interactive-chat-for-users-v2.git


2. Navigate to Project Directory:
   cd PRICAONICA-interactive-chat-for-users-v2


3. Database Setup:
   • Create a new MySQL database `chatdatabase` for the project.
   • Import the SQL file located in the project folder to set up the necessary tables.


4. Start the Web Server: Start your web server to run the PHP application: php -S localhost:8000 -t public.
5. Access the Application: Open your web browser and navigate to the application's URL (e.g., http://localhost:8000).

User Registration

• Users can register using email addresses with the domain @sinergija.ba.
• Moderators can register using email addresses with the domain @sinergija.edu.ba.

Moderator Account Activation

• After a moderator registers, their account requires activation by an administrator in the admin panel.

Admin Panel Access

Admin Credentials

• Username: admin@pricaonica.com
• Password: admin123