This is an implementation of a chat server, utilizing a microservices-based architecture for handling message exchanges between users.

The project consists of three main parts:

1. Main server. Written in C++ using the Poco library, it is responsible for for handling messages, managing users, and maintaining network connections.
2. Proxy server. Implemented in Node.js, Express, and WebSocket, it acts as a bridge between the client and the main server, allowing the use of WebSockets on the client side.
3. Client. Created using the Quasar framework, enabling a user interface that allows interaction with the servers, sending messages, joining, and leaving the chat.

• 📥 Joining the chat. Users can enter their nickname and join the chat.
• 💬 Public messages. Allows sending messages that are visible to everyone in the chat.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Private messages. Users can send private messages that are only visible to the sender and the recipient.
• 📤 Exiting the chat. Option to leave the chat.

• CMake version 3.26 or higher.
• C++ compiler supporting C++23 standard.

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/Braun-Alex/chat.git
   cd chat/server

2. Create a build directory and navigate into it:

   mkdir build
   cd build

3. Run CMake to generate the build files:

   cmake ..

4. Build the project:

   cmake --build .

5. After a successful build, run the server:

   ./server

Ensure you have Node.js and npm installed. Run the following commands:

cd chat/middleware
npm install
npm start

Ensure you have Quasar CLI installed. Run the following commands:

cd chat/client
npm install
quasar dev

Alex Braun.

This project is licensed under the MIT license - see the LICENSE.md file for details.