Shitshat a Chat Application in Go

A simple real-time chat application built with Go, featuring WebSocket-based communication. Users can connect to the server via a command-line interface (CLI) and exchange messages in real-time.

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Features

• Real-time communication using WebSockets.
• User-friendly CLI for connecting and chatting.
• Message timestamps for better context.
• Usernames for personalized communication.
• Temporary message storage (up to 1 hour) for new clients to see recent chat history.

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Requirements

• Go (1.23.4 or higher)

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Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/pefman/shitshat.git
   cd shitshat

2. Build the project:

   go build -o shitshat main.go

3. Run the application:

   • Start the server:

     ./shitshat --server --address <address> --port <port>

   • Start the client: Open a new terminal and run:

     ./shitshat --client --address <address> --port <port>

   • Enter your username when prompted and start chatting!

   • Repeat the client step in multiple terminals to test real-time chat functionality.

4. Test the application:

   • Open multiple terminals and start the client in each one.
   • Use different usernames for each client.
   • Send messages from one client and see them appear in real-time on all connected clients.
   • New clients will receive the last hour's chat history upon connecting.

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Docker

You can also build and run the application using Docker.

1. Build the Docker image:

   ./build_docker_image.sh

2. Run the Docker container:

   docker run -p <port>:<port> shitshat --server --address <ip> --port <port>

3. Connect clients to the server using the same steps as above, but ensure the address and port match the Docker container settings.

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License

This project is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See the LICENSE file for details.