WebSocket Chat Application

Overview

This project is a real-time chat application built using Java, Spring Boot, and WebSocket technology. It enables instant messaging between users, efficient user management, and persistent storage of chat history.

Features

• Real-time messaging using WebSocket
• Persistent storage of user profiles, chat rooms, and message history

Setup and Installation

1. Ensure you have Java 17 and Maven installed on your system.

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/websocket-chat-application.git
   

3. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd websocket-chat-application
   

4. Set up MongoDB:

   • You can use the provided docker-compose.yaml file to run MongoDB in a Docker container:

     docker-compose up -d
     

   • Alternatively, install and run MongoDB locally.

5. Configure the application:

   • Open src/main/resources/application.yml
   • Update the MongoDB connection details if necessary

6. Build the project:

   mvn clean install
   

7. Run the application:

   java -jar target/websocket-0.0.1-SNAPSHOT.jar
   

8. Access the application at http://localhost:8088 in your web browser.