javachat

Simple text chat server over TCP implemented in Java.

Current commands supported

NICK

NICK mrhampson
Aug 17, 2018 1:53:14 AM (mrhampson): mrhampson joined

This sets your username in the chat.

SEND or s

SEND Hello!
Aug 17, 2018 1:53:19 AM (mrhampson): Hello!

s Hello!
Aug 17, 2018 1:53:19 AM (mrhampson): Hello!

Sends your message to everyone. Currently there are no channels and all clients receive every message sent

How to connect

Use netcat as a client

Just run the server and connect by doing netcat <server ip> 1234

How to run the server

Use gradle and run the runServer task. This starts the server on port 1234 by default.