Chatter App is a secure, offline chat application built using C++ and Qt as a semester project for Object Oriented Programming (OOP) at Bahria University. It allows users to communicate via text and images without needing any internet connection, thanks to a server-based local communication system.
All communications are encrypted for enhanced privacy. The application supports user authentication, message history, group chats, and picture sharing — all packed into a clean, GUI-based desktop experience.
- 🔐 User Authentication with encryption
- 📩 Send and Receive Messages offline
- 🖼️ Send Images along with text messages
- 👥 Group Chat Support
- 🧑💼 Multiple User Registrations
- 🎨 Dynamic Background Color Customization
- 📂 Simple UI and user-friendly navigation
- Implement encrypted offline messaging
- Design a clean GUI using Qt
- Allow image sharing via QFileDialog
- Support group chats and message inbox
- Provide smooth user registration and login workflows
- Authentication and encrypted messaging
- Offline communication in local environments like schools/offices
- Independent user registration system
- GUI interaction with dynamic components and UI forms
- Real-time message updates in inbox
- Support for images and multiple user profiles
- Local file handling and storage
- Complete encryption of user credentials and chat content
| Phase | Description |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Planning & requirement gathering |
| Week 2 | Core functionality and UI development |
| Week 3 | Testing (authentication, inbox, group chat) |
| Week 4 | Final bug fixes and enhancements |
Chatter-App/
│── main.cpp # Entry point
│── mainwindow.cpp/.h # Login window
│── signup.cpp/.h # Signup logic
│── inbox.cpp/.h # Inbox and message display
│── message_send.cpp/.h # Send message and picture
│── after_login.cpp/.h # Post-login main options
│── group_chat_inbox.cpp/.h # Group chat inbox handling
│── group_chat_management.cpp/.h # Group creation and management
│── *.ui # All Qt Designer UI layout files
│── resources/ # Images used in GUI
│── Picture1.png # Signup Screen
│── Picture2.png # Main Login Window
│── Picture3.png # After Login Menu
│── Picture4.png # Send Message
│── Picture5.png # Picture Browse Window
│── README.md # This file
This project is for educational purposes only as part of the OOP Semester Project at Bahria University.
- Instructor: Ma'am Eruf Ashruf | Sir Burhan Abbasi
- Submitted By:
- Muhammad Awab Sial
- Syed Amber Ali Shah
- Obaid Ul Haq
- Class: BS-CS 2B
- Session: Spring 2022