This project is a real-time text-based chat system built using Python sockets and the TCP protocol.
It includes a central server and multiple clients that can connect, start private conversations, and exchange messages.
The system was developed as part of a university networking course, focusing on socket programming and client-server communication.
- 🔗 Full-duplex communication using TCP
- 👥 Supports multiple clients (5+)
- 🧵 Server handles multiple clients using threads
- 📤 Private messaging between users
- 🧑💻 Unique usernames
- 💬 Command-based interface:
/chat,/message,/help,/quit ⚠️ Error handling for disconnections and invalid commands
Make sure you have Python 3.x installed
python chat_server.py