erkyz/chatserver

ChatServer

---

This repository contains a small chat server implementation to be used for recitation.

Getting Started

---

Forking the Repository

In order to gain access to this repository, we would like you to Fork the repsoitory, and then clone your fork onto your local machine. More information about forking can be found here.

Importing into Eclipse

Once you have successfully gained access to this repository, import the project into Eclipse.

#####Running a Server

To run the server, run the ChatServerImpl class in the edu.cmu.cs.cs214.chat.server package. Once you run the server, your console should print out:

SERVER: Listening for incoming commands on port 15214.

#####Running a Client To run the client, run the Main class in the edu.cmu.cs.cs214.chat package. Once you run the client, a Java application will open.

Connecting to a Server

---

You will not be able to send messages until you connect to a chat server. In order to connect to a server, you will be prompted for the following information:

Textbox	Description
Username	The username you would like to use
Host Port	The port that the chat server is listening on (e.g. 15214)
Host IP	The IP address of the chat server or "localhost" if you plan to run things locally

Please note that in order to connect to the server, the server must be running.