Chat Messenger with Log Facility

A simple Java based Client-Server Chat Messenger that allows real-time communication between the client and server devices and saves the log of the chat to Harddisk.

Project Structure

1. Server.java → Handles incoming client connections and chat messaging
2. Client.java → Connects to the server, sends and receives messages
3. Log.txt → Saved file of the chat between the Server and the Client
4. README.md → Project description , steps to run and Documentation

Features

1. Real-time chat between Server and Client
2. Platform-independent
3. Easy to run from terminal or any IDE
4. Logging of all messages, connections and disconnections.
5. Supports multiple clients (if implemented)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

1. Java JDK 8 or later installed
2. Terminal or preferred IDE (IntelliJ, VS Code, etc.) / Notepad / Editor (Editing the host if connection to be done between two different devices {optional step})

Connection

For using the same deivce as Server and Client as well.

1. First run Server.java
2. Then run Client.java on another terminal

For using two different devices (using the actual concept of networking between two devices)

1. Both the devices should be connected to the same wifi OR by connecting LAN cable to both the devices
2. Get the IP address of network from device which will run the Server.java (Windows : CMD : ipconfig : select the IPV4 address)
3. Paste this IP address to the 110th line of Client.java in place of host ; ie. "localhost"
4. Run Server.java first
5. Then run the Client.java from the other device