ClientServerMsgExample

A lightweight JavaFX app that lets you:

• Check if a host is listening on common ports
• Spin up a simple server/chat UI
• Connect a client to the server for two-way messaging

Getting Started

1. Clone or download this repo.
2. Make sure JavaFX is on your classpath (or your IDE’s library settings).
3. Run the NetworkApplication as a JavaFX application.

Features

• Port Checker: Type a hostname, pick a port, and verify connectivity.
• Server UI: Launch a server window on port 6666 to chat with one client.
• Client UI: Connect to localhost:6666 and exchange messages until someone types “exit.”

How to Use

• Check Connection:
  1. Enter a host in the text field.
  2. Select a port from the dropdown.
  3. Click Check Connection.
• Start Server: Click Start Server to open the chat window, then wait for a client.
• Start Client: Click Start Client, then hit Connect to join the chat.

Type messages and hit Send (or type “exit” to close).