Seaside Chat

Seaside Chat is a microservice designed to handle chat functionality within the larger SeasideFM livestream platform ecosystem. This service allows users to engage in real-time communication, enhancing the overall user experience during livestreams.

Features

• Usernames with Colors: Each user is assigned a unique and colorful username, making it easy to distinguish participants in the chat.

• Logging: Comprehensive logging with color-coded outputs for different log levels, providing easy monitoring and issue identification.

• Microservice Architecture: Seaside Chat is designed as a microservice, allowing for scalability and modular integration within the SeasideFM platform.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Dependencies: Install dependencies using the provided requirements.txt file.

pip install -r requirements.txt

Configuration

1. Log Configuration:

   • Modify the logging configuration in the setup_logger function in app.py to suit your preferences.

2. Username Colors:

   • Adjust the usernameColors object in app.py to customize the colors assigned to usernames.

Usage

Run the Seaside Chat application:

python main.py

The chat service will be accessible at http://localhost:8000.

Logging

Logs are generated in both a rotating file (app.log) and displayed in the console. Color-coded log messages provide insights into the application's behavior.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to enhance the functionality and features of Seaside Chat. Feel free to fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Seaside Chat is part of the SeasideFM livestream platform ecosystem.