Chatup Project

Chatup is a cross-platform chat application built using .NET MAUI for the client-side and ASP.NET for the backend. The application allows users to communicate in real-time and utilizes Bluetooth Low Energy for fast pairing with other clients in the local area.

Features

• Cross-Platform Support: The application runs on Android, iOS, Windows, and MacOS.
• Real-Time Chat: Users can send and receive messages instantly.
• Bluetooth Low Energy Fast Pairing: Quickly connect with nearby clients using Bluetooth technology.
• MongoDB Integration: The backend is powered by MongoDB for storing chat messages.

Project Structure

• Chatup.App: Contains the client-side application.

  • Platforms: Platform-specific implementations for Android, iOS, MacCatalyst, and Windows.
  • Views: Contains XAML files for the user interface.
  • ViewModels: Contains the ViewModel classes for data binding.
  • Services: Contains services such as Bluetooth handling.

• Chatup.Backend: Contains the ASP.NET backend application.

  • Controllers: Handles HTTP requests related to chat messages.
  • Models: Defines the structure of chat messages.
  • Services: Manages MongoDB connections and operations.

• .github: Contains GitHub Actions workflows for CI/CD.

  • workflows/build.yml: Builds the application for all target platforms.
  • workflows/deploy-backend.yml: Deploys the backend to Google Cloud Platform.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/Chatup.git
   cd Chatup

2. Backend Configuration:

   • Navigate to Chatup.Backend/appsettings.json and update the MongoDB connection string.

3. Build the Application:

   • Use the provided GitHub Actions workflows to build the application for your desired platform.

4. Deploy the Backend:

   • Use the deploy-backend.yml workflow to deploy the backend to Google Cloud Platform.

Usage

• Launch the application on your preferred platform.
• Use Bluetooth Low Energy to connect with nearby clients.
• Start chatting in real-time!

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any enhancements or bug fixes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.