Chat Application

Overview

This Chat Application is a modern, real-time messaging platform designed following the principles of Clean Architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD). It utilizes ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, and SignalR to provide a robust backend capable of handling CRUD operations, real-time messaging, and extensive testing. This application aims to offer a seamless and efficient communication channel for users, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

Features

• Real-time messaging with SignalR
• Clean Architecture and DDD principles for scalable software design
• CRUD operations for managing chat data
• Comprehensive testing suite for reliability

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• .NET 8.0 SDK

Setup and Installation

1. Clone the repository Clone the project to your local machine using the following command:

   git clone https://github.com/HlibPavlyk/chat-app.git

2. Navigate to the project directory Change into the project directory:

   cd chat-app

3. Install dependencies Restore the .NET packages required for the project:

   dotnet restore

Running the Application

1. Start the application Use the following command to run the application:

   dotnet run --project src/ChatApp.Api --urls "https://localhost:7182"

   This command compiles and starts the web server.

2. Accessing the Application Once the application is running, you can access the API through https://localhost:7182/swagger.

Usage

To use the chat application, connect to the provided endpoint using a SignalR client. The application supports joining chats, sending and receiving messages in real-time, and performing CRUD operations on chat data.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues to discuss proposed changes or report bugs.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. Feel free to clone, modify, and use it as per your needs.