RealTime-Chat-And-Attendance-System
🧠 Real-Time Chat and Attendance System using Java
📘 Overview
This project is a Real-Time Classroom Chat and Attendance System developed using Java Socket Programming and Swing GUI.
It enables seamless communication between teacher and students in a networked environment, while automatically marking attendance when students join the class.
The system simulates a modern classroom similar to online platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom — but built entirely in Java.
⚙️ Features
- 👩🏫 Teacher Dashboard – Start/Stop Server, View Connected Students, Control Group Chat
- 💬 Private and Group Chat – Teachers and students can communicate privately or in groups
- ✅ Automatic Attendance Marking – Attendance is logged automatically when a student joins
- 📁 Attendance File Management – Teacher can view or reset attendance using GUI buttons
- 🎨 Modern GUI Interface – Built using Java Swing for an intuitive and responsive layout
- 🔄 Multithreading and Sockets – Real-time communication between multiple users
- 🔐 UID Validation – Each student joins with a unique ID for attendance tracking
🧰 Tools & Technologies Used
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Java (JDK 21) | Core programming language |
| Java Swing | GUI design framework |
| Socket Programming | Enables real-time client-server communication |
| Multithreading | Handles multiple users simultaneously |
| IntelliJ IDEA | Integrated Development Environment |
| File I/O | For attendance logging |
🧩 Project Structure
📁 RealTime-Chat-And-Attendance-System │ ├── src │ ├── TeacherServer.java # Server-side code (teacher dashboard) │ ├── StudentClient.java # Client-side code (student interface) │ ├── AttendanceManager.java # Attendance file management │ ├── .idea # IntelliJ project files ├── .gitignore ├── Client.iml
🚀 How to Run
1️⃣ Run the Teacher (Server)
- Open IntelliJ IDEA.
- Run
TeacherServer.java. - Click Start Server.
- The teacher dashboard will open and wait for student connections.
2️⃣ Run the Student (Client)
- Open another instance of IntelliJ (or run on another machine).
- Run
StudentClient.java. - Enter Name and UID when prompted.
- The client connects automatically to the teacher’s server.
📸 Output Screenshots
| Function | Screenshot |
|---|---|
| Student Join Dialog |  |
| Teacher-Student Chat |  |
| Attendance View |  |
| IntelliJ IDE Code Setup |  |
🧩 Future Enhancements
- 🗂️ Add Database Integration for attendance storage
- 🎙️ Add File Sharing and Voice Chat support
- 🔐 Implement Authentication System for secure login
- 📊 Add Classroom Analytics for participation tracking
🏁 Conclusion
This project demonstrates the implementation of real-time communication, attendance tracking, and GUI-based management using Java.
It’s a compact and practical system that merges core computer science concepts — networking, multithreading, and interface design — into one educational tool.
👨💻 Developed by:
Gautam Kumar Singh
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
(Session: 2025)