Socket-Based Chat App in GoLang

This is a simple command line based chat application built in GoLang that allows users to communicate in real-time over a local network. The app is designed for learning purposes and showcases the basics of socket programming in Go.

Getting Started

To run the chat application, follow these steps:

1. Build the app.go file.

   go build app.go
   

2. Run the compiled binary.

   ./app
   

3. Server is now running. telnet 127.0.0.1 8080 Connect the server and type your name when prompted.

Usage

Once the chat application is up and running, you can use the following commands:

• /list: This command will display a list of all online users.
• /send <name> <message>: Use this command to send a message to a specific user. Replace <name> with the recipient's name, as listed via the /list command, and <message> with your text message.
• Sending a message without specifying a command (e.g., just typing a message) will broadcast it to all online users.
• /help: Shows detail about chat commands.

Concurrency

The chat application is designed to handle multiple users concurrently. It demonstrates basic concurrency features in GoLang, making it an excellent project for learning concurrent programming.

Contributing

Feel free to use, modify, or alter the code as needed. If you'd like to contribute or suggest improvements, you are more than welcome to send a Pull Request (PR). This project is open to collaboration and learning together.

Please ensure that your contributions align with the purpose of this project, which is to serve as a learning resource for GoLang and socket programming.

Happy chatting and coding!