Chat Application (WebSocket-based)

This project is a simple WebSocket-based chat application built using Spring Boot. It allows users to send broadcast messages, private messages, and group messages. It also supports group creation, joining, and leaving.

Features

• WebSocket Communication: Real-time messaging through WebSocket.
• Broadcast Messaging: Send messages to all connected users.
• Private Messaging: Send direct messages to specific users.
• Group Messaging: Send messages to users in a specific group.
• Group Management: Create, join, and leave groups.

Technologies Used

• Spring Boot: Backend framework for building the application.
• WebSocket: Real-time communication between the server and clients.
• Java: Primary programming language.
• Postman: For testing the REST endpoints.

Prerequisites

• Java 8+ installed on your system.
• Maven for building the project.