https://github.com/voidkeishi/socketchatter

Socket LAN chatting app in C++ with QT Framework
https://github.com/voidkeishi/socketchatter

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Socket LAN chatting app in C++ with QT Framework

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/voidkeishi/socketchatter
• Owner: VoidKeishi
• Created: 2024-10-21T13:22:05.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-03-02T13:25:15.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-02T14:27:50.720Z (over 1 year ago)
• Topics: cpp, qt6, socket-programming
• Language: C++
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• Size: 768 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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README

          
# LAN-Based Real-Time Messaging Application

## Description

This application is a LAN-based real-time messaging platform that allows users to send and receive text messages, images, audio, and video within a local network environment. Users can create private and group chats, manage friend lists, and view chat histories. The application is designed for speed and reliability, utilizing TCP/IP socket connections over LAN or WLAN.

## Features

- **User Registration & Login**

  - Users can create an account and securely log in to the application.

- **Friends List Management**

  - View friends' online or offline status in real-time.

  - Send and accept friend requests.

- **Group Chats**

  - Create group chats and invite friends to join.

  - Accept group chat invitations.

  - Leave group chats at any time.

- **Real-time Messaging**

  - Send and receive text messages.

  - Share images, audio files, and video files.

  - Support for both private and group conversations.

- **Message History**

  - View chat history for individual and group conversations.

- **Logging**

  - Server logs all incoming and outgoing messages for monitoring and debugging.

## Requirements

- **Client-Server Connection via Socket**

  - Establish a reliable connection between clients and the server using TCP sockets.

- **LAN/WLAN Communication**

  - Clients and server communicate over known private IP addresses within the same local network.

- **Server-Client Model**

  - Centralized server manages communication between clients.

- **Message Logging on the Server**

  - All messages are logged on the server for record-keeping.

## Technologies

- **Frontend**: Qt QML for a cross-platform graphical user interface.

- **Backend**: C++ with the Qt framework for robust application logic.

- **Database**: SQLite for local data storage.

- **Networking**: TCP/IP sockets for efficient network communication.

## Architecture

The application follows a client-server model, where multiple clients connect to a central server over LAN or WLAN. The server handles user authentication, message routing, and logging, ensuring secure and efficient communication.

## Scoring Breakdown

1. **Client-Server Connection via Socket** (2 points)

   - Implement reliable socket connections between clients and the server.

2. **Message Logging on the Server** (1 point)

   - Log all incoming and outgoing messages for auditing purposes.

3. **User Registration and Login** (2 points)

   - Enable account creation and secure user authentication.

4. **View Friends List (Online/Offline Status)** (2 points)

   - Display real-time online/offline status of friends.

5. **Friend Requests and Acceptance** (2 points)

   - Allow users to send and accept friend requests.

6. **Group Chat Management** (3 points)

   - Support creating groups, inviting friends, and managing group membership.

7. **Messaging (Text, Image, Audio, Video)** (4 points)

   - Facilitate sending and receiving various types of messages in chats.

8. **Message History Viewing** (2 points)

   - Provide access to view past conversations in chat history.

## Usage

1. **Account Registration**

   - Open the client application.

   - Register a new account with a unique username and password.

2. **Login**

   - Log in using your credentials to access the main interface.

3. **Managing Friends**

   - Search for other users and send friend requests.

   - Accept incoming friend requests from others.

   - View your friends list with their online/offline status.

4. **Creating and Joining Group Chats**

   - Create a new group chat and invite friends.

   - Accept invitations to join existing group chats.

5. **Messaging**

   - Start private or group conversations.

   - Send text messages, images, audio clips, and videos.

6. **Viewing Message History**

   - Access the history of your conversations from the chat interface.

## Contributors

- **Pham Phan Anh** - 20210039

- **Dao Sy Phuc** - 20215117