Chat-App Welcome to the Chat-App repository! This application is a real-time chat platform built with Flask for the backend and Socket.IO for real-time communication. It allows users to join chat rooms and exchange messages instantly.
Features Real-time Messaging: Instant communication through WebSockets using Socket.IO. User Authentication: Secure login system to authenticate users. Chat Rooms: Join existing chat rooms or create new ones. Responsive Design: User-friendly interface that works on both desktop and mobile devices. Message History: Persistent message storage to keep chat history. Technologies Used Backend: Flask, Flask-SocketIO Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript Database: SQLite WebSockets: Socket.IO Installation Follow these steps to set up the Chat-App on your local machine:
Prerequisites Python 3.7 or higher Node.js and npm (for installing frontend dependencies) Clone the Repository bash Copy code git clone https://github.com/Leithg64/Chat-App.git cd Chat-App Set Up the Virtual Environment Create and activate a virtual environment:
bash
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python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use venv\Scripts\activate
Install Dependencies
Install the required Python packages:
bash Copy code pip install -r requirements.txt Set Up the Database Initialize the SQLite database:
bash Copy code flask db init flask db migrate -m “Initial migration.” flask db upgrade Run the Application Start the Flask development server:
bash Copy code flask run Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to see the Chat-App in action.
Usage Register for a new account or log in with your existing credentials. Create a new chat room or join an existing one. Start sending messages in real-time!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the repository owner at leithgwrk22@gmail.com.