Open Chat

Open Chat is a real-time chat application built with PHP and PHP Ratchet. It provides seamless and responsive messaging capabilities, featuring various functionalities that enhance user interaction and communication.

Key Features

• Real-time Messaging: Instant communication with live updates.
• User Authentication: Secure user registration and login.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
• File Sharing: Share images, documents, and other files directly in the chat.

Technologies Used

• Backend: PHP
• WebSockets: PHP Ratchet
• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
• Database: MySQL

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Composer
• MySQL

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/GoldenThrust/open_chat.git
   cd open_chat

2. Install dependencies using Composer:

   composer install

3. Set up the database:

   • Import the provided SQL file to your MySQL database.
   • Update database credentials in the configuration file (e.g., config.php).

4. Start the Ratchet server:

   php bin/chat-server.php

5. Access the application: Open your browser and navigate to the application URL (e.g., http://localhost/open_chat).

Usage

1. Register a new user:

   • Open the registration page and fill in the required details.

2. Log in with your credentials:

   • Access the login page and enter your username and password.

3. Start chatting:

   • Send and receive messages in real-time.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
6. Open a pull request.