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Implement JSON message format for chat messaging
Jul 30, 2025
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This PR implements a structured JSON message format for the DrizLink P2P chat application, replacing the previous plain text messaging system.
Changes Made
Enhanced Message Structure
Messagestruct inserver/interfaces/interfaces.goTypefield to distinguish between message types ("chat", "system", "command")ToJSON()andMessageFromJSON()helper methods for easy serialization/deserializationServer-Side Improvements
BroadcastMessage()function to send JSON-formatted chat messages with timestampsBroadcastSystemMessage()function specifically for system notifications (user join/leave events)Client-Side Enhancements
ReadLoop()function to parse incoming JSON messagesMessage Format Example
Before (Plain Text):
After (JSON):
{ "senderId": "user123", "senderUsername": "Alice", "content": "Hello everyone!", "timestamp": "2025-07-30 14:56:52", "type": "chat" }Benefits
Testing
The implementation has been thoroughly tested with:
This change provides a solid foundation for future enhancements while maintaining compatibility with existing functionality.
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