GoChat

GoChat is a simple GoLang-based chat application demonstrating basic networking concepts. It consists of a server that manages multiple client connections and broadcasts messages, and a client that connects to the server to send and receive messages. Built for beginners, it uses Go’s net package and goroutines to handle concurrent communication. Perfect for learning TCP networking and message handling in Go.

Features

• Supports multiple clients chatting via a central server
• Handles real-time message broadcasting
• Uses TCP for reliable communication
• Beginner-friendly with clear error handling

Requirements

• Go 1.x

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/AsifMinar/GoChat.git

2. Ensure server.go and client.go are in the project directory.

Usage

1. Run the Server:

   go run server.go

   The server starts on localhost:8080.

2. Run Clients (in separate terminals):

   go run client.go

   Type a message and press Enter to send; received messages appear in the terminal.

Example:

• Start the server: go run server.go
• Start two clients in separate terminals: go run client.go
• Type "Hello" in one client; it appears as "Received: Hello" in the other.

Testing

• Run the server in one terminal.
• Run multiple clients in separate terminals.
• Send messages from one client and verify they appear in others.
• Close a client (Ctrl+C) to test disconnection handling.

Limitations

• Uses localhost:8080 for simplicity (edit code for remote servers).
• Supports basic text messages without advanced formatting.