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https://github.com/cr1sti91/lanchat
Chat application that allows communication between two devices in a LAN network.
https://github.com/cr1sti91/lanchat
asio boost network network-programming qt qtcreator
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Chat application that allows communication between two devices in a LAN network.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/cr1sti91/lanchat
- Owner: cr1sti91
- License: mit
- Created: 2025-01-10T22:16:11.000Z (27 days ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-26T17:21:04.000Z (11 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-26T18:26:25.015Z (11 days ago)
- Topics: asio, boost, network, network-programming, qt, qtcreator
- Language: C++
- Homepage:
- Size: 102 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE.txt
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README
# LANChat 🖥️💬
This is a chat application that allows communication between two devices in a **LAN network**.
---
## Requirements 📋
To compile and run this project, the following tools are required:
- **[Conan](https://conan.io/):** Package manager for installing and linking the Boost library (required for networking).
- **[Qt Creator](https://www.qt.io/product/development-tools):** For linking the Qt libraries used in the graphical interface.
---
## How to Compile 🛠️
1. **Install Conan:**
```bash
pip install conan
```
2. **Install Qt Creator:** Download and install it from [Qt's official website](https://www.qt.io/download).
3. **Configure Conan and install dependencies:**
Inside the project directory, run:
```bash
conan install . --build=missing
```
4. **Build the project:** Open the project in Qt Creator and compile it.
---
## How to Run 🚀
### Step 1: Start the Server
1. Run the `ServerChat` executable.
2. From the **"Connection" menu**, choose the **"Listen" action**.
- The server will detect a valid IP address of the device in the LAN network and start listening on it.
### Step 2: Start the Client
1. Run the `ClientChat` executable.
2. From the **"Connection" menu**, choose the **"Connect" action**.
3. In the input fields:
- Enter the **IP address** and **port** where the server is listening.
- (This information can be found in the server's status line.)
4. Click the **"Connect" button** to establish the connection.
### Step 3: Chat!
- Once connected, you can start communicating between the `ServerChat` and `ClientChat`.
### Ending a Session
- Click the **"Listen"** or **"Connect"** button in the **"Connection"** menu to stop the current session and start a new one.
---
## Features ✨
- Communication over a **LAN network**.
- **Server-Client architecture** for managing connections.
- **Graphical interface** powered by Qt for an intuitive user experience.
---
## License 📄
This project is licensed under the **MIT License**. See the [LICENSE](https://opensource.org/license/mit) file for details.
---
## Contact ✉️
If you have any questions or issues, feel free to contact:
- **Email:** [email protected]