https://github.com/shawnjeffersonwang/messenger

This repository contains a C++ Chatroom application supporting features like user authentication, friend management, private and group chats, real-time notifications, and file uploads. The project uses Redis, CMake, and epoll with multithreading for efficient performance.
https://github.com/shawnjeffersonwang/messenger

async cmake cpp linux messenger multithreading network redis websocket-client websocket-server

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This repository contains a C++ Chatroom application supporting features like user authentication, friend management, private and group chats, real-time notifications, and file uploads. The project uses Redis, CMake, and epoll with multithreading for efficient performance.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/shawnjeffersonwang/messenger
• Owner: ShawnJeffersonWang
• License: mit
• Created: 2023-08-18T03:06:07.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-06-07T09:29:18.000Z (5 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-06-07T10:52:49.286Z (5 months ago)
• Topics: async, cmake, cpp, linux, messenger, multithreading, network, redis, websocket-client, websocket-server
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 110 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Chatroom Application

This repository contains the source code for a Chatroom application developed in C++. The application supports user login, registration, adding friends, blocking/deleting users, private and group chats, real-time notifications, and file uploads. The main technology stack includes Redis, CMake, and epoll with multithreading.

## Features

- **User Authentication:** Users can register and log in securely.

- **Friend Management:** Users can add, delete, and block friends.

- **Private and Group Chats:** Users can engage in both private and group conversations.

- **Real-time Notifications:** The application provides real-time notifications for new messages and updates.

- **File Upload:** Users can upload and share files within the chat.

- **Multithreading:** Efficiently handles multiple connections using epoll and multithreading.

## Getting Started

To run the Chatroom application locally, follow these steps:

1. **Clone the repository:**

    ```sh

    git clone https://github.com/ShawnJeffersonWang/Messenger.git

    cd Messenger

    ```

2. **Install dependencies:**

    Ensure you have Redis installed and running. Install CMake and any other necessary libraries for the project.

3. **Compile the source code:**

    ```sh

    mkdir build

    cd build

    cmake ..

    make

    ```

4. **Run the application:**

    ```sh

    ./chatroom_executable

    ```

5. **Connect to the application:**

    Access the Chatroom application through your preferred client interface.

## Dependencies

The Chatroom application relies on the following dependencies:

- **Redis:** For data storage and message queueing.

- **CMake:** For build configuration.

- **epoll:** For handling multiple I/O events efficiently.

- **Multithreading:** To handle concurrent connections.

Please ensure that you have these dependencies installed and properly configured before running the application.

## Usage

1. **Launch the Chatroom application.**

2. **Create an account or log in** with your existing credentials.

3. **Explore the user interface** and navigate through the available features.

4. **Manage your friends**: add, delete, or block users.

5. **Start conversations**: engage in private or group chats.

6. **Send notifications and share files** in real-time with other users.

## Contributing

Contributions to the Chatroom application are welcome. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please submit a pull request or open an issue on this repository.

When contributing, please adhere to the existing code style and follow the established guidelines.

## License

This Chatroom application is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). You are free to modify and distribute the application as per the license terms.