NetChat

NetChat is a cross-platform network chat application built using Java. It allows multiple users to chat with each other over a network in real-time. The project demonstrates socket programming to establish communication between clients and a server, providing a basic yet functional chat application.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Users can send and receive messages instantly.
• Multi-User Support: The server can handle multiple clients simultaneously.
• Online/Offline Status: Users can see who is currently connected.
• Server Commands: The server admin can execute commands like kicking users or listing connected clients.
• Platform Flexibility: Can be adapted for various platforms, including Java and Android, with minimal modifications.

Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/freezin-fire/NetChat.git

2. Open the Project:
   Open the project in your preferred IDE (e.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ, NetBeans).

3. Start the Server:

   • Run the Server.java file to start the server.

   • Alternatively, you can start the server using the command:

     java -jar NetworkChatServer.jar [port]

4. Start the Client:

   • Run the Login.java file to start the client.
   • Enter a username and provide the server IP and port when prompted.

5. Begin Chatting: Once connected, you can chat with other users in real-time. Make sure the server is running before starting any client.

Server Commands

• /help: Display the help section.
• /raw: Enable raw mode.
• /clients: List all clients connected to the server.
• /kick [userID or username]: Kick a specified user from the server.
• /quit: Shut down the server.

Technologies Used

• Java
• Socket Programming

License

This project is licensed under the GPL-2.0 License.