Advanced Socket Programming Chat Application

A modern Java chat application featuring a professional GUI for both server and client, built with sockets and custom UI components.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Screenshots
• Getting Started
• Project Structure
• Troubleshooting
• Learning Outcomes
• License

Features

• Multi-tab server dashboard: live stats, logs, client management, broadcast, settings
• Real-time chat client: modern UI, emoji picker, user list, notifications
• Custom UI components: ModernButton, ModernTextField, ModernPanel, ModernScrollBarUI
• Dark theme, responsive design, cross-platform font support
• Thread-safe, multi-threaded server with structured message protocol
• Emoji support and notifications

Screenshots

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• Windows, Linux, or macOS

Build & Run

1. Compile all Java files:

   javac *.java

2. Start the server:

   java Server

3. Start the client:

   java AdvancedClient

Project Structure

Socket-Programmin-in-java/
├── Server.java           # GUI server
├── AdvancedClient.java   # GUI client
├── Client.java           # Console client
├── ModernUI.java         # Custom UI components
├── ...                   # Other files

Troubleshooting

• Server won't start: Check port 12345 availability, verify Java 8+
• Client can't connect: Ensure server is running, check firewall
• GUI issues: Confirm Java Swing and font availability

Learning Outcomes

• Socket programming (TCP client-server)
• Multi-threading and synchronization
• Swing GUI development and custom components
• Error handling and resource management

License

MIT

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