The aim of this repository is to design a feature rich IM application which is aimed at Math/Science/IT people.
###Overview The focus of this project is to build an instant messaging application designed specifically for people in Math/Science/IT. Since this application will be connecting users together, a server will need to be coded for this (preferably in C or C++). The server implementation at its core will need to:
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Securely connect users to the network with an authentification layer (only connect clients if they are users of this service).
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Handle client requests (i.e. send message from 1 client to another client)
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Store client requests for later use of the client (save conversations so clients can talk at a later date with their previous conversation there).
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and more
The client side of the application should be written in Java or C# (preferably Java for easier portabiliy) and will soon thereafter support clients on mobile and web applications using other languages. For now though, the clients should be able to:
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Securely connect to the server with as little hassle as possible.
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Be able to connect to anyone in their "Friends list".
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Be able to Instant message anyone of their peers or do group chats.
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Be able to write maths equations and make it appear in the proper format.
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Be able to have a shared REPL.
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and more
The features listed above are the ones we are focusing on at the moment and will add further features to enhance the application.
###Platform Implementations Opinion [that means tell me if I am wrong please :)]:
Linux/MacOSX/Windows version first -> Java client will allow for easy porting
Android version second -> Java client again making it easier but not as easy as desktop
iOS version third -> Will require conversion of Java code to Obj-C code either by someone writing it straight or a conversion tool such as Google's J2ObjC
###Mock-Up GUI
C# Working mockup in csharp-fuctional-mock-up branch