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https://github.com/ahmednassar7/chat-application

A chat application with real-time communication, user-friendly interface, secure database management, and support all type of data.
https://github.com/ahmednassar7/chat-application

chat chat-application database java javaswing oop oops-in-java real-time ux-ui

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A chat application with real-time communication, user-friendly interface, secure database management, and support all type of data.

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# Chat Application



This project is a **real-time chat application** that enables users to exchange messages over the network using **TCP/IP connectivity** through socket programming. It supports real-time communication and stores chat data securely in a **SQL database**. The application features a user-friendly graphical interface designed with **Java Swing**, and the code is modular and maintainable, adhering to **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)** principles.



## Features



- **Real-time Messaging**: Users can send and receive messages instantly.

- **Modular Codebase**: The application is developed using OOP principles, making it modular, easy to maintain, and extendable.

- **Database Management**: Chat logs are securely stored and retrieved from a **SQL database**.

- **User-friendly GUI**: Designed with **Java Swing** for an intuitive and responsive user interface.

- **Data Support**: Supports the exchange of text, files, and other types of data.



## Technologies Used



- **Java**: Core application logic, including OOP principles for maintainability.

- **Java Swing**: For the design and development of the graphical user interface (GUI).

- **Socket Programming**: For TCP/IP connectivity and real-time communication.

- **SQL**: To manage the storage and retrieval of chat messages.

- **NetBeans**: Integrated Development Environment (IDE) used for development and testing.



## Project Structure



The project is divided into the following main components:



- **Client**: Handles user-side operations, including sending and receiving messages and displaying the GUI.

- **Server**: Manages multiple client connections, message broadcasting, and communication handling.

- **Data**: Contains the SQL database files, which store chat history and other necessary data.

- **Database Schema (pronewa.sql)**: The SQL schema used to set up the database for message storage.



## How to Run the Application



1. **Requirements**:

   - Java JDK (8 or later)

   - NetBeans IDE

   - MySQL or any SQL-compatible database



2. **Steps**:

   - Clone the repository to your local machine.

   - Open the project in **NetBeans**.

   - Set up the SQL database using the provided `pronewa.sql` file.

   - Configure the database connection details in the server code.

   - Run the server from the `Server` package.

   - Launch the client from the `Client` package.

   - Multiple clients can connect to the server to start exchanging messages in real time.



## Database Setup



To set up the database:



1. Create a new database using the SQL server of your choice.

2. Run the SQL script `pronewa.sql` to create the necessary tables for storing chat messages.

3. Update the connection details in the server code to match your database credentials.



## File Structure



- **Client/**: Contains the code for the client-side application.

- **Server/**: Contains the code for the server-side application.

- **Data/**: Includes the SQL schema file `pronewa.sql`.

- **README.md**: Documentation for the project.



## Contributions



Feel free to open a pull request or report issues if you would like to contribute to the project. Suggestions and improvements are welcome.



## License



This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.