SignalR Chat Application - .Net Core 7

Real-time communication has become an essential aspect of modern web applications. SignalR is a real-time communication library for ASP.NET Core. This project showcases a real-time chat application developed using SignalR and .NET Core 7, enabling instant messaging and communication between multiple users in a web-based environment.

Description

The SignalR Chat App demonstrates the implementation of a real-time messaging system using SignalR, a library for adding real-time web functionality to applications. Key features include:

• Real-time Communication: Instant messaging and updates without the need for manual refreshing.
• Multiple User Support: Allowing multiple users to join and communicate within chat rooms or channels.
• User Authentication: Options for authenticating users and ensuring secure communication.
• Message History: Storing and displaying chat message history.

Features

• Real-Time Messaging: Instantaneous message delivery between users.
• Chat Rooms: Support for creating or joining different chat rooms.
• User Authentication and Authorization: Secure user login and access control.
• Message Persistence: Saving and displaying chat history.

Installation

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/iAmitMohanty/signal-r-chat-app.git
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Open the project in your preferred IDE or text editor.
4. Ensure you have the necessary prerequisites and .NET SDK installed on your system.
5. Configure any required settings (e.g., database connection strings, authentication methods).
6. Build and run the application.

Usage

1. Upon running the application, access the chat application through a web browser.
2. Register or log in to the chat application, if required.
3. Explore the chat interface, create or join chat rooms, and start communicating in real-time.
4. Test the real-time messaging functionality across multiple user sessions or devices.
5. Use this project as a starting point for integrating SignalR into your real-time communication applications.

Dependencies

• .NET SDK
• SignalR library
• Front-end framework or library for the web interface (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to contribute by:

• Opening issues for bugs or feature requests.
• Forking the repository and creating pull requests for suggested enhancements.
• Providing feedback or suggestions for improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to the SignalR community and contributors for their support, resources, and insights into real-time web functionality.