SayHi – Java Chat Application

SayHi is a real-time, desktop-based chat application developed in Java using AWT and Swing for the graphical user interface (GUI), and Java Sockets for client-server communication. The application supports user registration, login, and one-to-one messaging, with data stored in a MySQL database.

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📂 Project Structure

SayHiApp-Java-Chat-Application/
├── client/          # Client-side application
├── server/          # Server-side application
├── model/           # Data models
├── util/            # Utility classes
├── db/              # Database scripts
├── lib/             # External libraries
├── images/          # Application assets
├── sayhi_chat.sql   # MySQL database schema
└── .gitignore       # Git ignore file

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🚀 Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant one-to-one communication between users.
• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Database Integration: User data and chat history stored in a MySQL database.
• GUI Interface: User-friendly interface built with Java AWT and Swing.
• Client-Server Architecture: Utilizes Java Sockets for communication.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Programming Language: Java
• GUI Framework: AWT & Swing
• Database: MySQL
• Communication Protocol: Java Sockets
• IDE: Eclipse / IntelliJ IDEA / NetBeans

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⚙️ Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or higher
• MySQL Server
• Integrated Development Environment (IDE) like Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or NetBeans

Steps to Run

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/chaithali2003/SayHiApp-Java-Chat-Application.git
   cd SayHiApp-Java-Chat-Application

2. Set Up the Database:

   • Import the sayhi_chat.sql file into your MySQL server to create the necessary database and tables.

3. Configure Database Connection:

   • Update the database connection details in the client and server applications to match your MySQL setup.

4. Run the Server:

   • Compile and run the server-side application located in the server/ directory.

5. Run the Client:

   • Compile and run the client-side application located in the client/ directory.