Real-time Chat Application

Overview

This project is a simple real-time chat application built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Node.js with Socket.IO. The application allows users to join a public chat room, send private messages to individual users, or create and join group chats. The application also supports the retrieval of chat histories for public, private, and group messages.

Features

• User Authentication: Users can join the chat by entering their username.
• Public Chat: Users can participate in a public chat room where messages are visible to all connected users.
• Private Messaging: Users can send private messages to individual users.
• Group Chat: Users can create and join group chats, where messages are visible only to members of the group.
• Chat History: Users can view the chat history for public, private, and group messages.
• User List: Displays a list of all connected users.
• Group Management: Users can create and join groups dynamically.

File Structure

• index.html: The main HTML file containing the user interface for the chat application.
• style.css: Basic styling for the chat application.
• app.js: The client-side JavaScript file that handles the Socket.IO communication and user interactions.
• server.js: The server-side Node.js file that sets up the server, handles Socket.IO events, and manages the chat logic.

Future Enchancements

• Authentication: Implement user authentication to secure private and group chats.
• Encryption: Encrypt messages to protect user privacy.
• User Interface: Enhance the UI to make it more user-friendly and responsive.
• Persistent Storage: Store messages in a database to persist chat history across server restarts.