Demo Flutter WebSocket Chat Application

Project Purpose

This demo Flutter application showcases a real-time chat application built using WebSockets. It allows users to send and receive message and manage users in a simple and intuitive interface. This application is intended for developers who want to learn how to implement real-time communication in their Flutter apps using WebSockets.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• Flutter SDK (version ^3.32.0 or higher)
• Dart SDK (version ^3.8.1 or higher)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/demo_flutter_websocket_chat.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd demo_flutter_websocket_chat

3. Install dependencies:

   flutter pub get

Configuration

No specific configuration is required for this demo application. However, you may need to configure your WebSocket server endpoint in the client application if you are using a custom server.

Usage Examples

Basic Usage

1. Run the websocket server:

   cd server
   dart run bin/server.dart

2. Run the Flutter application:

   cd client
   flutter run

3. Enter your username and join a chat room.
4. Start sending and receiving messages in real-time.