https://github.com/felixojiambo/broadcastedchatapp

This project is a simple WebSocket-based chat application built with Spring Boot and JavaScript. It allows users to connect, send messages, and receive messages from other users in real-time.
https://github.com/felixojiambo/broadcastedchatapp

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This project is a simple WebSocket-based chat application built with Spring Boot and JavaScript. It allows users to connect, send messages, and receive messages from other users in real-time.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/felixojiambo/broadcastedchatapp
• Owner: felixojiambo
• Created: 2024-04-30T20:31:28.000Z (8 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-04-30T20:40:38.000Z (8 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-30T21:48:04.681Z (8 months ago)
• Language: CSS
• Size: 75.2 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# WebSocket Chat Application

This project is a simple WebSocket-based chat application built with Spring Boot and JavaScript. It allows users to connect, send messages, and receive messages from other users in real-time.

## Features

- Real-time chat functionality using WebSockets.

- User authentication and session management.

- Message broadcasting to all connected users.

- Handling user join and leave events.

## Setup

1. **Clone the repository** to your local machine.

2. **Build the project** using Maven or Gradle.

3. **Run the application** using `java -jar target/chat-application.jar` (adjust the command based on your build tool and project structure).

4. **Access the application** in your browser at `http://localhost:8080`.

## Usage

1. **Enter a username** on the initial page to join the chat.

2. **Send messages** using the input field on the chat page.

3. **View messages** in real-time as they are sent by other users.

## Technologies

- **Backend**: Spring Boot, WebSocket, STOMP, SockJS.

- **Frontend**: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SockJS, STOMP.js.

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue to report a bug or suggest improvements.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.