Java Chat Client

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This is a chat client written in java using a custom protocol based on key value pairs, paired with javafx as the UI library.

It connects to a server to announce it’s presence and get the status and info of other users that are connected

data is stored locally in a file which is encrypted using the java crypto api.

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Dependencies

• Java 13

• JavaFx - used for the User interface. (installed via gradle)

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Execution

to run this program use the grade wrapper

linux

# to build the project.
./gradlew build

# to test the build
./gradlew test

# to run via gradle
./gradlew run

# to build a full exectuable jar version
./gradlew shadowjar

windows

# to build the project.
gradlew.bat build

# to test the build
gradlew.bat test

# to run via gradle
gradlew.bat run

# to build a full exectuable jar version
gradlew.bat shadowjar

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Documentation Pages

• Java Docs

• Protocol
• User Interface
• Architecture

this Documentation is work in progress (feel free to critisise constructively)

#Owners michael-bailey mitch161