This project is a multithreaded, multi-room chat application built using sockets in Go. It is designed as a practical assignment for a computer network undergraduate course.
- Multithreaded Server: The server is capable of handling multiple client connections simultaneously using goroutines.
- Multi-Room Chat: Users can create and join multiple chat rooms.
- Concurrent Clients: The client is designed to handle multiple messages concurrently, ensuring a smooth chat experience.
- Go (version 1.15 or later)
- A terminal or command prompt to run the server and client
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Open a terminal or command prompt.
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Navigate to the server directory.
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Run the server using the following command:
go run server
The server will start and listen for incoming client connections.
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Open a terminal or command prompt.
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Navigate to the client directory.
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Create or modify the
.envfile in the client directory and add theSERVER_IPADDRvariable with the IP address of the server:SERVER_IPADDR=<server-ip-address> -
Run the client using the following command:
go run client
The client will connect to the server, allowing you to join and participate in chat rooms.
server/: Contains the server code and logic for handling client connections and chat rooms.client/: Contains the client code for connecting to the server and interacting with chat rooms.
Once the server and client are running:
- Enter your username
- Choose a room
- Start chatting!