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PLAY TECH PVT LTD.

This project is a simple chat application built using Java Socket programming. It features a client-server architecture, enabling real-time text and image communication between multiple clients. The application also includes an emoji picker, allowing users to send emojis in their chat messages.

Table of Contents

  • Features
  • Technologies Used
  • Setup
  • How to Run
  • Usage
  • Screenshots
  • Contributing
  • License
  • Contact

Features

  • Real-time text communication between clients.
  • Ability to send and receive images.
  • Emoji picker for sending emojis in chat.
  • User authentication based on a simple name validation.
  • Responsive and intuitive user interface.

Technologies Used

  • Java: Core programming language.
  • JavaFX: Used for the graphical user interface.
  • Socket Programming: Used for client-server communication.
  • FXML: For defining the UI layout.
  • CSS: For styling the UI components.

Setup

To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

https://github.com/sasmithx/Chat_Application_Socket_Progrmming.git

2. Import the project:

  • Open your favorite IDE (like IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or NetBeans).
  • Import the project as a Maven/Gradle project.
  • Ensure that the JavaFX library is properly configured in your IDE.

3. Configure JavaFX:

  • Download JavaFX SDK if you haven't already.
  • Configure the JavaFX SDK path in your project settings.

How to Run

1. Run the Server:

  • Run the Server.java file to start the server.
  • The server will start listening on port 5003 by default.

2. Run the Client:

  • Run the ClientController.java file to start the client.
  • Enter your username in the login screen.
  • Start chatting with other connected clients.

Usage

  • Login: Enter a username (between 4 and 15 alphabetic characters) to join the chat.
  • Send a Message: Type your message in the input field and press enter or click the send button.
  • Send an Image: Click on the image icon to select and send an image.
  • Send an Emoji: Click on the emoji icon to select and send an emoji.
  • Receive Messages: All incoming messages, images, and emojis will be displayed in the chat window.

Screenshots

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork this repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the MIT License file for details.