Real-Time Chat Application Todo's

Server-Side (Spring Boot)

• Set up Spring Boot project
• Add required dependencies
• Configure WebSocket support
• Create WebSocket configuration
• Implement WebSocket message handler
• Create data models for messages
• Set up WebSocket controller for handling chat messages
• Test WebSocket functionality
• Implement user authentication
• Store and retrieve messages in a database
• Handle presence and typing indicators

Client-Side (Flutter)

• Create a new Flutter project
• Set up project structure and dependencies
• Design the chat interface using Flutter widgets
• Implement WebSocket connection using web_socket_channel package
• Create a message sending mechanism
• Display incoming messages in the chat interface
• Implement user authentication UI
• Add typing indicators
• Display user presence status
• Implement push notifications for new messages

Testing

• Test WebSocket communication using WebSocket clients
• Test sending and receiving messages from the Flutter app
• Test user authentication
• Perform edge case testing
• Test on different devices and screen sizes

Deployment

• Prepare the Spring Boot application for deployment
• Deploy the Spring Boot app to a server or cloud platform
• Set up database
• Configure environment variables
• Update the Flutter app's API endpoints to point to the deployed server
• Deploy the Flutter app to Android and iOS app stores
• Monitor and scale resources as needed

Documentation

• Write a README for the Spring Boot project
• Document API endpoints, WebSocket messages, and their usage
• Create a README for the Flutter app with setup instructions and screenshots