WebSocket Chat Example

This example demonstrates a simple chat application using Go Fiber and WebSockets.

Description

This project provides a basic setup for a WebSocket-based chat application using Go Fiber. It includes the necessary configuration and code to run a real-time chat server.

Requirements

• Go 1.18 or higher
• Git

Project Structure

• main.go: The main application entry point.
• home.html: The HTML file for the chat client.
• go.mod: The Go module file.

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/gofiber/recipes.git
   cd recipes/websocket-chat

2. Install the dependencies:

   go mod download

3. Run the application:

   go run main.go

The application should now be running on http://localhost:8080.

WebSocket Endpoints

• GET /ws: WebSocket endpoint for the chat application.

Example Usage

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.
2. Enter a message in the input field and click "Send".
3. The message should appear in the chat log.

Code Overview

main.go

The main Go file sets up the Fiber application, handles WebSocket connections, and manages the chat hub.

home.html

The HTML file provides a simple user interface for the chat application, including a message log and input field.

Conclusion

This example provides a basic setup for a WebSocket-based chat application using Go Fiber. It can be extended and customized further to fit the needs of more complex applications.

References

• Fiber Documentation
• WebSocket Documentation