Chat Messenger with Peer-to-Peer Communication

A chat application that allows peer-to-peer communication, developed using Java Socket Programming. The application enables users to send and receive text messages in real-time, ensuring direct communication without a server.

Features

• Peer-to-Peer Communication: Direct communication between two users without the need for a central server.
• Real-time Chat: Text-based messaging with immediate transmission between users.
• Message Logging: Maintains chat records periodically for later reference.
• Platform-independent: Can run on different platforms due to the use of Java, ensuring broad compatibility.

Technologies Used:

• Java Socket Programming (for peer-to-peer communication)
• Java (for application development)

Setup Instructions:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/chetans0202/Chat-Messenger.git

2. Compile the code:

   javac Client.java
   javac Server.java

3. Run the server:

   java Server

4. Run the client (on a different terminal or machine):

   java Client

5. Start chatting!

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository and submit pull requests if you'd like to contribute.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.