Multicast Chat Application

This project provides a multicast chat application implemented in Java. It utilizes the multicast socket capabilities to allow multiple users to join a chat group and communicate with each other in real-time. The application features a graphical user interface (GUI) for easy interaction.

Features

• GUI for Interaction: A user-friendly interface that allows for seamless interaction with the chat functionalities.
• Multicast Group Chat: Users can join a multicast group by specifying the group's IP and port number.
• Real-time Messaging: Enables real-time message sending and receiving within the multicast group.
• Timestamps and Sender IP: Displays each message with the sender's IP address and the time it was sent.

Preview

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 21 or above.

Running the Application

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Navigate to the src/multicastChat directory.
3. Compile the MulticastFrame.java file using javac MulticastFrame.java.
4. Run the application using java multicastChat.MulticastFrame.

Usage

• Upon launching the application, enter your name, the multicast group IP, and the port number.
• Click "Join" to enter the chat room.
• Write your message in the message box and click "Send" to broadcast it to all members of the group.
• Click "Leave" to exit the chat room.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the project, submit pull requests, report bugs, or suggest features.

Authors

• Hugo Cabaret - JustCabaret

License

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