Local Multi-User Chat Application with Python (Socket TCP)

This is a Python-based local chat application that uses TCP sockets to allow users to chat in pairs. The application is structured into two main packages: client and server. The client package implements the Observer pattern, and the application uses the Peewee ORM for database management and Colorama for colored console outputs.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
  • Prerequisites
  • Step 1: Clone the Repository
  • Step 2: Create and Activate a Virtual Environment
  • Step 3: Install Dependencies
  • Step 4: Running the Application
• Architecture
  • Client-Server Model
  • Observer Pattern
• Code Structure
• Development Guidelines
• Future Features
• Contributing
• License

Features

• Local Chat: Users can chat with each other locally using TCP sockets.
• Client-Server Architecture: The application follows a client-server model where multiple clients can connect to a central server.
• Observer Pattern: The client package is implemented using the Observer pattern, promoting better design and separation of concerns.
• Peewee ORM: Used for managing the database and storing chat logs or user information.
• Colorama: Used to add color to the console output, making the chat more user-friendly.

Installation

To set up the chat application, follow these steps.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x: Ensure Python is installed on your system. You can download it from python.org.
• PyCharm: (Optional but recommended) Use PyCharm IDE for better development experience. You can download it from jetbrains.com.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the GitHub repository:

git https://github.com/elliot31878/chat_application.git
cd chat_application
cd server
pip install -r requirements.txt