# ChatLine - Real-time Messaging App

ChatLine is a real-time messaging app that allows users to send and receive messages in real-time. Users can create an account, log in, and send messages to other users. The app is built using JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.

## Features

- User authentication
- Real-time messaging
- User search
- User online/offline status
- User last seen status

## Deployment

The app is deployed on Heroku. You can access the app [here](https://chatline-f5e4ccce6986.herokuapp.com/).

## Local Setup

1. Clone the repository
2. Install [XAMPP](https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html)
3. Start the Apache and MySQL servers
4. Create a new database in phpMyAdmin
5. Import the `chatline.sql` file into the database
6. Update the database credentials in `config.php`
7. Copy the repository to the `htdocs` folder in the XAMPP directory
8. Open the app in a web browser using the URL `http://<your-localhost>/chatline/`

## Disclaimer

Based on [this project](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnvzxGWiK54&ab_channel=CodingNepal).