JavaFX Chat App 💬

A JavaFX-based chat client using ntfy for backend messaging.

Features

• MVC architecture
• Send text messages to configurable topic via JSON POST
• Receive messages via JSON stream
• Backend URL via env variable (not committed)
• Branch + PR workflow (no direct commits to main)
• Unit tests for Model class
• (Advanced) Send files via "Attach local file" option

Requirements

• Java

  • Version: 25

• Maven Compiler Plugin

  • Version: 3.11.0
  • Configuration:
    • Release: 25

Usage

1. Set JAVA_HOME to JDK 25.
2. Create a .env file with the required variables. You can also clone and fill .env.example and rename it to .env.
3. Start with:

   ./mvnw clean javafx:run