Chat Server using Erlang

Chat Server using Functional Programming Language Erlang.

Steps to Run Chat Server.

• open terminal.
• go to directory containing chat_server file.
• compile the chat server using c(chat_server).
• run the server using chat_server:start(PORTNUMBER).

Features to be implemented.

• Group Chat.
• Personal Message.
• Notify on joining or Leaving of a client.
• Test using a basic client.

Functions supported.

• CONNECT:NICKNAME.
• PRIVATE:NICKNAME:RECEIVER_NICKNAME:MESSAGE.
• CAST:NICKNAME:MESSAGE.
• LEAVE:NICKNAME.

Future Works.

• Chat Client in C++ using QT and Socket Programming.