Chat is a Java desktop chat application that allows real-time messaging, designed for secure and responsive communication. It leverages Java, socket programming, multithreading, and object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to facilitate real-time messaging between multiple users.

• Real-time messaging: Instantaneous communication between connected users.
• Multithreading: Concurrent user interactions for scalability and responsiveness.
• Secure networking: Socket programming to establish and manage network connections securely.
• User-friendly interface: An intuitive desktop application with a sleek user interface.

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Java IDE (E.g., Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or any of your choice)

1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

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

2. Open the project in your Java IDE.

3. Build and run the application.

1. Open the Project in Your Java IDE

   Open the project in your preferred Java Integrated Development Environment (IDE). You can use tools like Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, or any other Java IDE of your choice.

2. Build and Run the Application

   Build the project and run the application from your Java IDE.

3. Getting Started

   • Launch the application on your desktop.
   • Log in with your credentials or create a new account.
   • Start chatting with other users in real time.

• Java: The core programming language.
• Socket Programming: For establishing and managing network connections securely.
• Multithreading: Enabling concurrent user interactions for scalability and responsiveness.
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Applying OOP principles for designing the codebase.

Contributions to this project are welcome!

This project is licensed under the MIT License.