A real-time one to one chat web application built using Java 17, MySQL, Spring Boot, Spring Security, WebSocket, and Thymeleaf. This application allows users to chat with other users is a seperate environment, featuring a modern tech stack with a responsive user interface.
- Instant Messaging: Seamless, real-time communication enabled by WebSocket technology for instantaneous message delivery.
- Secure Login and Registration: User authentication and access management powered by Spring Security for a robust and secure experience.
- User Notifications: Instant alerts for new messages and user activity, such as logins, ensuring you stay updated in real-time.
- Chat History Persistence: Effortless storage and retrieval of chat data from a MySQL database, providing access to previous conversations anytime.
- Responsive Interface: Optimized for all devices using Bootstrap, delivering a consistent and user-friendly design across platforms.
- Integrated Social Media Links: Quick access to social profiles directly from the chatroom header for easy networking.
- Backend: Java 17, Spring Boot, Spring Security, MySQL Database, Lombok
- Frontend: Thymeleaf, Bootstrap, Font Awesome
- Real-Time Communication: Spring WebSocket, STOMP protocol
- Build Tool: Maven
- Java 17 or higher
- Maven 3.6+
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Clone the Repository:
git clone https://github.com/Goldencat98/ChatApp.git cd ChatApp -
Create MySQL database using SQLScript
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Update MySQL password in application.properties
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Build the Project:
mvn clean install
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Run the Application:
mvn spring-boot:run
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Access the Application: Open your browser and navigate to
http://localhost:8080.
- Login: Create a new account or securely log in using your existing credentials to access the platform.
- Chat: Engage in real-time conversations with other users. Stay informed with instant notifications when new users join or send you messages.
This project is licensed under the Goldencat Chatroom License. You may use, modify, and distribute the software for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use requires prior approval from the creator.
For more details, see the LICENSE file.
For permissions related to commercial use or any questions, please contact: Code With Goldencat (codingwithgoldencat@gmail.com)
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request to improve the project.
- Profile Management: Update username, details, or profile picture.
- Privacy Controls: Block or restrict messages from others.
- Message Encryption: Ensure secure chats with encrypted storage and transmission.
- Media Sharing: Share images and files effortlessly in chats.