The Java Terminal Social Media Application is a command-line tool built with Java and JavaFX that provides users with the ability to sign up, log in, and interact within a simple social media environment. This project showcases the implementation of user authentication and basic social media features through a terminal interface.
The application aims to simulate a social media platform in a terminal environment, offering users the functionality to create accounts, log in, post messages, and view posts from other users. The project emphasizes user authentication and basic interaction, serving as a practical exercise for Java and JavaFX programming skills. Features
User Authentication: Users can sign up by creating an account with a unique username and password. Existing users can log in securely to access their account.
Post Messages: Logged-in users can post messages or updates for others to see.
View Posts: Users can view the latest posts from other users in a chronological order.
Getting Started
Follow these instructions to compile and run the Java Terminal Social Media Application on your machine. Prerequisites
Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
JavaFX library
Compilation and Execution
Clone the repository to your local machine:
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git clone //github.com/your-username/terminal-social-media.git
Navigate to the project directory:
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cd terminal-social-media
Compile the program:
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javac --module-path /path/to/javafx-sdk/lib --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.fxml -d out src/*.java
Replace /path/to/javafx-sdk with the actual path to your JavaFX SDK installation.
Run the program:
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java --module-path /path/to/javafx-sdk/lib --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.fxml -cp out Main
Usage
Sign Up:
At the initial screen, select the "Sign Up" option.
Provide a unique username and password to create a new account.
Log In:
After signing up, return to the main screen and select the "Log In" option.
Enter your username and password to access your account.
Post Messages:
Once logged in, choose the "Post" option.
Type your message and press Enter to post it.
View Posts:
Select the "View Posts" option to see the latest posts from all users.
