Java Messenger App

A simple, cross‑platform messenger application written in Java. It allows users to register, log in, and send real‑time text messages to individuals.

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Table of Contents

1. Features
2. Screenshots
3. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation

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Features

• User registration & authentication
• One‑on‑one chat
• Presence/status updates
• Message history persistence

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Screenshots

1. Login/Registration Screen
   
2. Main Chat Window
   
3. Server Side UI
4. General Look

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Java 17 or higher
• Maven 3.6+ (or Gradle if you prefer)
• MySQL database (for message persistence)
• JavaFX 17 or higher

Installation

1. Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/java-messenger.git
   cd java-messenger
   

2. Configuration Set the environmental variables: DB_URL DB_USERNAME DB_PASSWORD Optional(WEBSOCKET_PORT)