Chat Application in Java

Overview

This repository contains a simple chat application implemented in Java. The application uses socket programming to establish a connection between a server and a client, allowing them to send and receive messages in real-time. It demonstrates the use of multithreading to handle simultaneous read and write operations.

Features

• Real-time messaging between server and client
• Multithreaded handling of read and write operations
• Graceful handling of connection termination

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• Basic understanding of Java and socket programming

Running the Server

1. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the server.java file.
2. Compile the server.java file:

   javac Server.java
   

3. Run the server:

   java Server
   

Running the Client

1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the directory containing the client.java file.
2. Compile the client.java file:

   javac Client.java
   

3. Run the client:

   java Client
   

How to Use

1. Start the server first.
2. Then, start the client.
3. Both server and client can now send and receive messages.
4. To terminate the chat, type exit in either the server or client console.

Code Structure

• Server.java: Contains the server-side implementation.
• Client.java: Contains the client-side implementation.

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues or pull requests if you have suggestions for improvements or additional features.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, please reach out to www.ssmahanty@gmail.com.

Happy Coding !