Stream PHP Chat Tutorial

This directory contains the implementation for the How To Build a Real-Time PHP Chat App tutorial on getstream.io.

Overview

This sample project demonstrates how to build a real-time chat application using PHP as the backend and JavaScript for the frontend. The tutorial covers:

• Setting up Stream's PHP SDK
• Generating authentication tokens
• Creating a chat interface
• Sending and receiving messages in real-time
• Implementing typing indicators and user presence

Getting Started

To run this project:

1. Clone this repository
2. Navigate to this directory
3. Install dependencies:

   composer install
   

4. Update the project with your Stream API credentials
5. Start a PHP server:

   php -S localhost:9090
   

6. Open your browser to http://localhost:9090/page.php

Tutorial Link

For the complete step-by-step tutorial, visit: How To Build a Real-Time PHP Chat App

Try Stream for Free

Want to build powerful chat functionality into your own PHP application?

1. Sign up for a free Stream account - No credit card required
2. Check out our PHP SDK documentation - Comprehensive guides
3. Join our Discord community - Connect with other developers and the Stream team

Additional Resources

• Stream Chat PHP GitHub Repository
• Laravel Chat Tutorial
• Stream Blog