0.1.0-alpha

[FrostMantis]

ChatCLI 0.1.0 Alpha Release 🚀

Welcome to the 0.1.0 Alpha Release of ChatCLI! This is the first public iteration of our lightweight, server-driven chat application, designed to streamline communication and test core features.

🌟 Features

User Management

• Registration: Users can create accounts with a username, password, and email.
• Login: Secure login with session key generation for authenticated access.

Messaging

• Chat Creation: Start a chat between two users instantly.
• Message Sending: Send messages between users in an active chat.

🐛 Known Issues

User Interface & Functionality

• Secondary Window Does Not Close Automatically: The secondary window does not close on its own after completing certain actions.
• Login Inconsistency: The login process may not always return the necessary user key for the application to function correctly.
• Message Input Issue: The application currently does not support typing multiple lines or paragraphs in a message. Any message typed across multiple lines will be sent prematurely.
• Application Start Issue: When launching the application, nothing may initially show up. Simply click on the window and press Enter to proceed.

If you find new bugs or issues, want to provide feedback, or suggest a new feature, please submit them to the bug tracker: GitHub Bug Tracker.

🧪 Want to Participate in the Initial Alpha Test?

• Download both client .exe files and run the 'client.exe' file (not the second one).

1. Create a User: Sign up with a new account.
2. Login: Use the credentials of your newly created user to log in.
3. Start a Chat: Begin a chat with the user 'alpha-tester' (type any message you wish).
4. Start Another Chat: Start a chat with any other user.
5. Logout: Log out of the application.
6. Exit the Application: Close the application once all steps are completed.
7. Review: Open the discussion related to this release and enter a brief or detailed description of your experience!

⚠️ Important Notice

Nothing in the application is encrypted. Do not send any private or sensitive information!

The application is still in development, and any messages you send can and will be deleted at some point.

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This discussion was created from the release 0.1.0-alpha.