ivanqc92/cli-py-chat repository overview

⁠Overview

A simple command-line chat application written in Python and running in Docker containers. It consists of a server and a client, each as a separate image, communicating over a custom network that enables container name resolution. The server listens on port 12345, handling connections and exchanging messages with the client for real-time interaction. Future updates may include additional features to enhance functionality.

⁠Features

1. Server and client run in isolated containers.
2. Containers communicate using a shared custom Docker network.
3. Simple text-based chat interface.

⁠Setup

Create chat-network:

$ docker network create -d bridge chat-network

Run chat_server:

$ docker run -it --rm --name chat_server --network chat-network -p 12345:12345 ivanqc92/cli-py-chat:server

Open a new terminal window to run chat_client:

$ docker run -it --rm --name chat_client --network chat-network ivanqc92/cli-py-chat:client

To shutdown the server type exit:

Client: exit