Javachat ☕️💬

A chat application for the terminal using Java with communication between network sockets using the TCP protocol.

Features

• Server-Client Architecture: A server to manage connections and multiple clients to participate in the chat.
• Real-time Communication: Chat with friends in real-time over a network.
• User Identification: Enter your username to identify yourself in the chat.

Prerequisites

Before running the application, ensure you have the following installed:

• Java 11+ ☕️ (For running the application)

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/viniciusfinger/java-chat.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd java-chat

Usage

1. Start the server by running the following command in the terminal:

   java ChatServer

   This will start the server on port 12345.

2. Start the client by running the following command in another terminal window:

   java ChatClient

3. When prompted, enter the server's IP address. If you're running it locally, use 127.0.0.1.

4. Enter your username and start chatting with your friends!

Contributing ⚒️

Contributions are always welcome!

Reference

• Java SE 8 Socket
• IFSC - Trabalhando com sockets TCP em Java

Feel free to customize the application to suit your needs. Modify the server-client implementation, enhance the user interface, or add new features!