README.md

Chat Application

A real-time messaging system teaching network programming, real-time communication, and user management.

Level 0 - Basic Chat

• Create simple chat interface
• Implement message sending/receiving
• Add user nicknames
• Create chat rooms
• Support basic text formatting
• Add error handling

Level 1 - Enhanced Features

• Add user authentication
• Implement private messaging
• Create persistent message history
• Add file sharing
• Support emojis/reactions
• Implement user presence

Level 2 - Advanced Communication

• Add real-time notifications
• Implement message encryption
• Create group chats
• Add message threading
• Support message editing/deletion
• Implement chat moderation

Level 3 - Rich Features

• Add voice messages
• Implement video calls
• Create screen sharing
• Add message search
• Support multiple languages
• Create chat bots

Level 4 - Enterprise Features

• Implement end-to-end encryption
• Add organization support
• Create admin dashboard
• Add analytics
• Support API integration
• Implement compliance features