Mohammedkamal90 / Chatpy

Chatpy

Chatpy is a simple chat application built with Django. It allows users to register, log in, join chat groups, and send messages in real-time.

Features

• User Registration and Authentication
• Real-time messaging using WebSockets
• Join and create chat groups
• Responsive UI built with Tailwind CSS

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8+
• Django 3.2+
• SQLite (default database)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/chatpy.git
   cd chatpy

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv env
   source env/bin/activate  # On Windows use `env\Scripts\activate`

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Apply migrations:

   python3 manage.py migrate

5. Run the development server:

   python3 manage.py runserver

6. Open your browser and visit:

   http://127.0.0.1:8000/
   

Usage

Registration and Login

• Register a new user at /register/
• Log in at /login/

Chat Groups

• Join or create chat groups after logging in.
• Each group has a unique URL where you can chat with other members.

Sending Messages

• Type your message in the input field and press Enter or click the "Send" button.

Running Tests

To run the tests, use the following command:

python3 manage.py test