Java Socket Console Chat Server

Introduction

This project is a console-based chat server implemented in Java using socket programming. Multiple clients can connect to a single server and exchange messages in real time. Each client connection is handled in a separate thread, ensuring stable operation in a multithreaded environment.

Features

• Chat Server: Manages client connections and message broadcasting
• Multithreading: Each client is handled in an independent thread
• Real-time Messaging: Broadcasts messages to all connected clients
• Unique Client ID Management

Project Structure

src/
  main/
    java/
      com/
        hsk/
          socket/
            chat/
              server/
                Main.java
                ServerInfo.java
                ClientInfo.java

• Main.java: Entry point for running the server
• ServerInfo.java: Manages server socket, clients, and message broadcasting
• ClientInfo.java: Handles client connection and message transmission

Build & Run

Requirements

• Java 17 or higher
• Maven 3.x or higher

Build

mvn clean package

Run

java -cp target/Java-Socket-Console-Chat-Server-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar com.hsk.socket.chat.server.Main

Usage

1. Start the server.
2. Clients (to be implemented separately) can connect to the server, receive a unique ID, and exchange messages.
3. Server console displays logs for client connections and message transmissions.

Future Improvements

• Provide a GUI-based client
• Implement chat room creation and message storage (DB integration)
• Develop a dedicated client program

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License

MIT License

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