A real-time chatroom web application built using Java 17, Spring Boot, WebSocket, and Thymeleaf. This application allows users to chat in a shared environment, featuring a modern tech stack with a responsive user interface.
- Real-Time Messaging: Users can send and receive messages instantly, powered by WebSocket technology.
- User Login: Simple username-based login to access the chatroom.
- User Notifications: Announcements are made when a user joins or leaves the chatroom.
- Custom User Colors: Unique, soothing colors are assigned to each user's messages for easy identification.
- Responsive Design: Built with Bootstrap to ensure a consistent experience across devices.
- Social Media Integration: Links to social profiles are provided in the chatroom header.
- Backend: Java 17, Spring Boot
- 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/ChatRoom.git cd ChatRoom -
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: Enter your desired username to join the chatroom.
- Chat: Send messages to other users in real-time. You will be notified when new users join or leave the chat.
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.
- Private Messaging: Allow users to send direct messages to one another.
- Authentication: Implement user authentication for a more secure experience.
- Media Sharing: Add support for sharing images and files within the chat.