This project demonstrates the creation of a simple realtime chat application using Django and Django Channels. It utilizes WebSockets to enable real-time communication between users, providing a seamless chat experience.
- User authentication system allowing users to log in and out.
- Simple and intuitive chat interface.
- Real-time message updates using WebSockets.
- Built-in support for multiple users chatting simultaneously.
- Easy deployment and scalability.
- Clone the repository to your local machine.
- Install the necessary dependencies using pip.
- Set up your Django environment and configure the database settings.
- Run migrations to create the database schema.
- Start the Django server.
- Access the chat application through your web browser.
- Python
- Django
- Django Channels
For deployment in production environments, consider using ASGI servers like Daphne and a production-ready channel layer like Redis.