Chat App Server

This is the server-side component of the chat application, built using Dart. It handles requests, authentication, real-time messaging, and stores messages using SQLite. The server works in conjunction with the Flutter-based client-side app, which you can find here.

Features

• Authentication: Handles user authentication (sign up and log in).
• Real-Time Chat: Supports instant messaging between users and group chats.
• Message Storage: Messages are stored in an SQLite database with timestamps.
• Broadcast Messages: Enables one-way communication for updates.
• Group Chats: Manages group creation and messaging.

Setup and Installation

Prerequisites

• Dart SDK installed on your machine.
• An SQLite database for message storage.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/natnael-kiros/chat-app-server.git

2. Navigate to the server directory:

   cd chat-app-server

3. Install dependencies:

Use Dart’s package manager to install necessary packages: -> dart pub get

4. Run the server:

You can start the Dart server using the following command: -> dart run bin/server.dart

5. Configure the client: -> Make sure the Flutter client is configured to connect to the server's IP address and port.