This is a simple messenger application built with Java Swing for the client, Node.js for the API server, and Socket.IO for real-time communication. The client interface is styled using FlatLaf to provide a modern desktop UI.

Note: This project is still in development.

Folder contents:

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└── messenger-server/
    ├── src
    ├── Dockerfile
    ├── docker-compose.yml
    ├── .env
    └── db/
        └── messenger_db.sql

docker --version

cd messenger-server

docker compose up --build

This will:

• Build the Node.js server from Dockerfile
• Start a MySQL 8.0 database
• Import the SQL file from db/messenger_db.sql

The first startup may take a few seconds. watch the terminal until both containers show ready messages.

• FlatLaf - Modern cross-platform look and feel for Java Swing.
• MigLayout - Flexible layout management.
• Swing Modal Dialog - Modal and toast notification.