Go-Sockets: A Simple Chat Application

Go-Sockets is a lightweight chat application built using the Go programming language. It allows multiple clients to connect over sockets and communicate in real-time. Each client is assigned an anonymized unique identifier (UUID), ensuring privacy and anonymity.

Example chat interaction with two clients.

Features

• Simple Server-Client Architecture: Utilizes Go's built-in net package to establish TCP connections.
• Anonymized IDs for Clients: Each client is assigned a randomized UUID to ensure privacy.
• Concurrent Handling: The server can handle multiple client connections concurrently, thanks to Go's Goroutines.

Prerequisites

• Go (Version 1.20.6 or newer is recommended)
• Visual Studio Code (Recommended for development)
• Go Extension for Visual Studio Code (For enhanced Go development experience in VS Code)

Installation & Usage

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/avaavarai/go-sockets.git
   cd go-sockets

2. Install Dependencies:

   go get github.com/google/uuid

3. Run the Server:

   go run server\main.go

   This starts the server on localhost:8080.

4. Run the Client:

   In a new terminal window or instance:

   go run client\main.go

   This connects the client to the server. You can run multiple clients to simulate a chat environment.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit pull requests, report bugs, and suggest new features.

License

This project is available under the GPL-3.0 License. See LICENSE for more details.