https://github.com/abrie/javachatgui

Converting a CLI Java application to a JavaFX GUI.
https://github.com/abrie/javachatgui

nust windhoek

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Converting a CLI Java application to a JavaFX GUI.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/abrie/javachatgui
• Owner: abrie
• Created: 2018-06-14T17:33:59.000Z (almost 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2022-05-17T07:42:55.000Z (about 3 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-01-24T23:27:15.853Z (4 months ago)
• Topics: nust, windhoek
• Language: Java
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• Size: 527 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# What is this?

This is a repository to document the enhancement of a Java socket chat application.

The original CLI code is taken from [this codejava.net page](http://www.codejava.net/java-se/networking/how-to-create-a-chat-console-application-in-java-using-socket). The original code is represented by the the first commit in this repository.

# What is the enhancement?

The application has been enhanced with a JavaFX GUI.

# How do I test this?

- Clone the repository:

`git clone https://github.com/abrie/JavaChatGUI.git`

- Change into the repository directory, and build the components:

`make all`

- Start the server:

`java server.ChatServer 9999`

![Chat Server](/screenshots/server.png)

- Open a new terminal window, change to the repository directory, and start the frontend:

`java frontend.Frontend`

![Frontend CLI](/screenshots/frontend-cli.png)

The frontend application will spawn a GUI window. Change the connect parameters to match your server configuration. Use the defaults if you followed the above directions. Now set a username, and click connect.

![Frontend CLI](/screenshots/frontend-settings.png)

If successful, you'll see a chat window. If not, check the console window for an error message.

Launch additional instances using `java frontend.Frontend` to add more users. Other computers on the LAN may also connect, assuming you know the server machine's IP and have a suitable firewall configuration (left as an exercise to the reader.)

![Frontend Chat](/screenshots/frontend-chat.png)

To disconnect, type 'quit' as a chat message.

To completely exit, either hit CTRL-C in the terminal window, close the chat window, or turn off your computer. ;)

# Why was this made?

The reasons are vague and might never be satisfactorily explained.

Questions, email ***[email protected]***