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[KorryKatti]

🎉 The Most Awaited Second Issue is Here! 🎉

🔥 Introducing the server.py Update Challenge for our chat app, Mirage! We're looking for contributors to help evolve the server. Please keep these points in mind before diving in:

🚀 What We're Looking For:

1. Flask Framework: The current server.py uses Flask. If you decide to proceed with Flask, there’s no need to modify client.py.
2. SocketIO Transition: Many contributors have shown interest in switching to SocketIO. If you choose this path, we'd appreciate it if you also update client.py accordingly to maintain compatibility.

💡 Key Features to Retain:

These are the core aspects that make Mirage unique. You're free to improvise and make things better—just keep the essence intact!

1. Messages are temporarily stored on the server until all clients receive them, and then they're deleted.
2. All data (like rooms and user counts) is stored in a JSON file—no databases, keeping it simple and lightweight.
3. No authentication is involved now, nor is it planned for the future.
4. No chat logs—privacy is a core feature.

Feel free to enhance anything else while maintaining the current functionality!

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🔍 PLEASE CHECK YOUR CODE BEFORE SUBMITTING A PR

Thank you so much for your contributions. Enjoy Hacktoberfest! 🌿✨

🚨 Note: The client UI modification issue is still open. If a server PR is accepted, the UI issue will be closed for now and reopened later.

🔒 Security features integration will be the next exciting challenge once the server updates are complete, so stay tuned!

🌟 Don't forget to star the repo! 🌟

[Manbendra2014]

Hey ! I'd be happy to help you with converting your code to use Socket Programming.

[KorryKatti]

Hey ! I'd be happy to help you with converting your code to use Socket Programming.

noted

[KorryKatti]

Server has been switched to socketio , closing this issue now