https://github.com/sccsmartcode/cchatapp
A simple and robust chat application written in C, enabling real-time communication between multiple computers. Starts as a CLI-based application and evolves into a GUI-powered platform.
https://github.com/sccsmartcode/cchatapp
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A simple and robust chat application written in C, enabling real-time communication between multiple computers. Starts as a CLI-based application and evolves into a GUI-powered platform.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/sccsmartcode/cchatapp
- Owner: SCCSMARTCODE
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-11-21T11:01:50.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-01-20T16:15:33.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-20T17:27:36.485Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: cli-application, gui-application, multithreading, networking, socket-programming-using-c, tcp
- Language: C
- Homepage:
- Size: 309 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# CChatApp
CChatApp is a lightweight chat application built from scratch in C. It supports real-time communication between multiple computers using a client-server architecture. The project begins as a Command-Line Interface (CLI) application and is designed to evolve into a GUI-based chat platform.
## Features
- **Phase 1**: Basic client-server messaging over TCP/IP.
- **Phase 2**: Multi-client support with user identification.
- **Phase 3**: Optional GUI integration using GTK or Qt.
- **Phase 4**: Additional features like message encryption and file transfer.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- GCC or Clang compiler
- Basic understanding of C programming
- Knowledge of socket programming (helpful, but not mandatory)
### Installation
1. Clone the repository:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/your-username/CChatApp.git
cd CChatApp
```
2. Compile the application:
```bash
make
```
3. Run the server:
```bash
./bin/server
```
4. Run the client (on the same or another machine):
```bash
./bin/client
```
## Project Phases
### Phase 1: CLI-Based Chat Application
- [x] Basic client-server communication
- [x] Support for sending and receiving messages
- [x] Error handling and user validation
### Phase 2: Multi-Client Support
- [x] Threaded server to handle multiple clients
- [x] Broadcast messages to all connected clients
- [x] User disconnection handling
### Phase 3: GUI Integration
- [x] Design a simple GUI using GTK
- [x] Add message input/output areas
- [x] Integrate GUI with networking logic
### Phase 4: Advanced Features
- [x] Message encryption using OpenSSL
- [ ] File transfer support
- [ ] Chat themes and user preferences
## Directory Structure
```
CChatApp/
.
├── LICENSE
├── Makefile
├── README.md
├── bin
│ ├── client
│ └── server
├── build
│ ├── socket_client
│ │ └── main.o
│ ├── socket_server
│ │ └── main.o
│ └── utils
│ └── utils.o
├── gui
│ ├── #chat_app.glade#
│ ├── chat_app.glade
│ ├── chat_app.glade~
│ └── style.css
├── socket_client
│ ├── a.out
│ ├── client.h
│ └── main.c
├── socket_server
│ ├── main.c
│ └── server.h
└── utils
├── utils.c
└── utils.h
```
## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:
```bash
git checkout -b feature-name
```
3. Commit your changes:
```bash
git commit -m "Add feature-name"
```
4. Push to the branch:
```bash
git push origin feature-name
```
5. Open a pull request.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
## Acknowledgments
- *Beej's Guide to Network Programming* for socket programming resources.
- The C programming community for their valuable tools and libraries.
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