mChat

mChat is a lightweight, multithreaded client-server chat application written in C++ using Winsock, designed for real-time two-way communication over a network.

Features

• Real-time text-based communication between client and server
• Multithreaded design to allow simultaneous message sending and receiving
• Console-based UI for ease of use
• Modular code structure for maintainability and future expansion

Future Enhancements

• WAN support
• Message logging
• GUI front end

Requirements

• Windows OS
• C++ compiler (Visual Studio recommended)
• Winsock2

Getting Started

1. Clone this repository.
2. Open the project in Visual Studio.
3. Build the solution and run the executable.
4. In one terminal, run the server:
   mChat.exe server <port>
5. In another terminal (or on a different computer), run the client:
   mChat.exe client <server_ip> <port>

Disclaimer

This project is for educational and personal use only. Redistribution or reuse of the code without permission is prohibited.

License

See LICENSE for details.