Java Client-Server Chat Application

This is a simple Java-based client-server chat application that allows multiple clients to connect to a server and exchange messages. The application uses Socket programming for network communication and Swing for the user interface.

Features

• Multiple Clients: The server can handle multiple clients simultaneously.
• Text-Based Chat: Clients can send and receive text messages in real-time.
• Graphical User Interface (GUI): The application uses Java Swing for the GUI.
• Threading: Each client connection is handled in a separate thread for concurrent communication.

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK): Ensure that JDK 8 or higher is installed on your system.

How to Run

Server

1. Compile the server code:

   javac Main.java

2 . Run the server:

  java Main

The server will start listening for client connections on a specified port. Client Compile the client code: 3.Compile Client.java

javac Client.java

Run the client:

java Client

A GUI window will appear allowing you to send and receive messages.