Chatbot Java

A simple Java-based console chatbot built using core Java and Maven.
It demonstrates natural user input handling, keyword-based response mapping, and modular design following OOP principles.

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Features

• Console-based interactive chatbot
• Handles greetings, farewells, and small talk
• Graceful fallback for unknown inputs
• Modular structure (Chatbot.java + Main.java)
• Maven-based build and execution

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Run the App

mvn clean compile exec:java

##  Example Interaction

You: Hello
Bot: Hi there! How can I help you today?
You: bye
Bot: Goodbye! Have a great day!


##  Project Structure

Chatbot-Java/
 ├── pom.xml
 ├── README.md
 └── src/
     └── main/
         └── java/
             └── com/
                 └── hariish/
                     └── chatbot/
                         ├── Chatbot.java
                         └── Main.java




##  Tech Stack 


| Layer      | Technology        |
| :--------- | :---------------- |
| Language   | Java 11           |
| Build Tool | Maven             |
| Execution  | exec-maven-plugin |
| Paradigm   | OOP, Console I/O  |




### Author
**Hariish Srinivasan**  
Built as part of ** Java Mini Projects for SDE-1 preparation**.  
Demonstrates clean OOP, modular design, and Maven build proficiency.  

 [GitHub: harii-dev26](https://github.com/harii-dev26)