Chat-Room Application in C++

Introduction

Chat-Room is a multithreaded chat-room application developed in C++ using the powerful Boost.Asio library. This project demonstrates how to create a robust, asynchronous server-client architecture that supports multiple chat sessions concurrently. The application is designed to handle real-time messaging efficiently across multiple clients.

Github - https://github.com/Patel045/Chat-App

The server manages multiple client connections and facilitates the exchange of messages between them. Each client can send and receive messages to and from the chat room, with the server broadcasting messages to all connected clients. The application architecture leverages the asynchronous I/O model provided by Boost.Asio, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Features

• Asynchronous Server-Client Architecture: Built using Boost.Asio to support high-performance, non-blocking I/O operations.
• Multithreading: Handles multiple clients simultaneously, ensuring smooth and efficient communication.
• Session Management: Each client is managed in a separate session, allowing isolated communication handling.
• Logger Integration: The application includes a custom Logger class to log server-side events and messages for debugging and monitoring purposes.
• Scalable Design: The architecture is designed to easily accommodate additional clients and chat sessions.
• Client Commands: The server supports several Client Commands like \help, \list, \name_change{}, \msg{}{}, \quit

Usage

1. Compile the Application: Ensure that you have Boost.Asio installed. Compile the application using your preferred C++ compiler.
2. Run the Server: Start the server application to begin accepting client connections.
3. Connect Clients: Launch client instances to connect to the server and join the chat room.
4. Start Chatting: Clients can send messages to the chat room, and the server will broadcast these messages to all connected clients.

Dependencies

• Boost.Asio: A cross-platform C++ library used for network and low-level I/O programming.
• C++11 or later: The application leverages modern C++ features such as smart pointers and multithreading.

License

This project is released under the MIT License, allowing for flexible use, modification, and distribution.