Python Chat App

Python Chat App is a real-time web-based chat application that allows users to communicate with one another using randomly assigned usernames and avatars. Built using Flask and Flask-SocketIO, the app supports dynamic user interaction, with features such as live message broadcasting, avatar display, and username customization. The app leverages Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Socket.IO for seamless real-time communication between users.

Tech Stack:

• Backend: Python, Flask, Flask-SocketIO, WSGI
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Real-time Communication: Socket.IO
• Random Avatar Service: Liara Avatar API

Features:

• Real-Time Messaging: Instant message sending/receiving with Socket.IO.
• Auto-Generated Usernames & Avatars: Random username and avatar assigned via Liara avatar API.
• Username Update: Users can change usernames dynamically in real-time.
• Join/Leave Notifications: System alerts when users join or leave the chat.
• Avatar Display: User messages show personalized avatars.
• Message Styling: Different styles for sent and received messages.
• Auto-Scroll: Chat auto-scrolls to display the latest messages.

Core Functions:

• User Connection/Disconnection: Assigns username and avatar, broadcasts join/leave events.
• Message Sending: Sends messages along with username and avatar to all users.
• Username Update: Real-time username change broadcasted to all users.

UI Features:

• Responsive Design: User-friendly interface with avatars, message bubbles, and scrollable chat history.