go-chat-anonymous

Go chat anonymous

This is a simple chat server implemented in Go, allowing multiple clients to connect to different chat rooms and exchange messages.

Chat with your friends anonymously by typing the same secret key!

Features:

• Multiple Chat Rooms: Clients can join different chat rooms using a passkey.
• Broadcast Messaging: Messages sent by one client are broadcasted to all clients in the same chat room.
• Basic Command Handling: Clients can send messages and use the command "leave" to disconnect from the server.

Components:

• main.go: Entry point of the server, responsible for listening to incoming connections and managing client connections.
• server.go: Manages the overall server operation, including handling new connections, client management, and message broadcasting.
• client.go: Represents a connected client, handles client-specific operations such as message sending and disconnection.

Usage:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Vkanhan/go-chat-anonymous.git         
   cd go-chat-anonymous
   
   

2. Starting the Server:

   • Run go run main.go to start the server. By default, it listens on port 8080.

3. Connecting Clients:

   • Clients can connect to the server using any TCP client software (e.g., telnet, netcat).
   • Connect to the server's IP address and port (e.g., telnet localhost 8080).
   • Upon connection, clients are prompted to enter an anonymous name and a passkey to join a chat room.

4. Sending Messages:

   • Clients can send messages to the chat room by typing their message. Messages are formatted as passkey|name: message.

5. Leaving the Chat:

   • Clients can type leave to disconnect from the server and leave the chat room.

License:

This project is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0 LICENSE. See the LICENSE file for details.