Real-Time Chat Application

A real-time chat application built with Spring Boot, WebSocket, and Thymeleaf. This application allows multiple users to chat in the same window in real time. It features a clean user interface and is easy to set up and run locally.

Features

• Real-time messaging using WebSocket
• Multiple users can chat in the same room
• Clean and user-friendly UI built with Thymeleaf
• Easy to set up and run locally

Screenshots

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 17+
• Maven
• A web browser

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/real-time-chat-app.git
   

2. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd real-time-chat-app
   mvn clean install
   mvn spring-boot:run
   

3.Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080/chat

Note :Ensure your WebSocket configuration is properly set up.

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Technologies Used

• Spring Boot for backend
• WebSocket for real-time communication
• Thymeleaf and Javascript for frontend templates
• Maven for dependency management