diff --git a/client/README.md b/client/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..89647bd --- /dev/null +++ b/client/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,226 @@ +# Chat E2EE Client - React.js Implementation + +This is the React.js implementation of the Chat E2EE client, migrated from vanilla TypeScript while maintaining full functional parity with the original. + +## ๐ Project Structure + +``` +src/ +โโโ components/ # All React components +โ โโโ common/ # Reusable UI components (Button, Input, Icons) +โ โโโ SetupOverlay/ # Channel creation/joining flow +โ โโโ ChatContainer/ # Main chat interface +โ โโโ CallOverlay/ # Audio call UI +โโโ context/ # React Context for global state +โ โโโ ChatContext.tsx # Chat service wrapper and state management +โโโ hooks/ # Custom React hooks +โ โโโ useCallTimer.ts +โ โโโ useUrlHash.ts +โ โโโ useAudioNotification.ts +โโโ types/ # TypeScript type definitions +โโโ utils/ # Utility functions +โ โโโ audioNotification.ts +โ โโโ messageHandling.ts +โ โโโ callTimer.ts +โโโ styles/ # Global styles +โ โโโ global.css +โโโ App.tsx # Main application component +โโโ main.tsx # React application entry point +``` + +## ๐ Getting Started + +### Prerequisites +- Node.js (v16+) +- npm or yarn + +### Installation + +```bash +cd client +npm install +``` + +### Development Server + +```bash +npm run dev +``` + +The application will be available at `http://localhost:5173` + +### Building for Production + +```bash +npm run build +``` + +The compiled output will be in the `dist/` folder. + +### Preview Production Build + +```bash +npm run preview +``` + +## ๐๏ธ Architecture + +### State Management +- **ChatContext**: Wraps the `@chat-e2ee/service` package without any modifications +- Global state includes: connection status, messages, call status, user ID, and channel hash +- All service initialization and event handling is managed through React hooks + +### Component Hierarchy + +``` +App +โโโ ChatProvider (Context) +โ โโโ SetupOverlay +โ โ โโโ InitialActions +โ โ โโโ CreateHashView +โ โ โโโ JoinHashView +โ โโโ ChatContainer +โ โโโ ChatHeader +โ โโโ MessagesArea +โ โ โโโ MessageBubble (repeated) +โ โโโ ChatFooter +โ โโโ CallOverlay +``` + +### Key Features +- โ Full end-to-end message encryption +- โ Audio call support +- โ Real-time peer detection +- โ Glass-morphism UI design +- โ Mobile-responsive layout +- โ Native share API integration +- โ URL hash auto-population for channel joining + +## ๐ Security & Backend Integration + +**Important:** All backend communication and encryption logic is handled by the `@chat-e2ee/service` package. This client implementation: +- โ Does NOT modify any service logic +- โ Does NOT change API contracts +- โ Only wraps the service with React state management +- โ Preserves all encryption/decryption calls + +Backend environment variable: +```bash +CHATE2EE_API_URL=http://localhost:3001 # or your backend URL +``` + +## ๐ฑ Responsive Design + +The UI is fully responsive and tested on: +- Desktop browsers (1920x1080+) +- Tablets (768px+) +- Mobile phones (320px+) +- iOS Safe Area support for notches + +## ๐ Migration Notes + +This is a pure UI layer refactoring from vanilla TypeScript to React.js: + +**What Changed:** +- DOM manipulation replaced with React components +- Event listeners replaced with React hooks and Context +- Global variables replaced with React state +- CSS organization improved with component-scoped styling + +**What Stayed the Same:** +- All service integration unchanged +- All encryption logic unchanged +- All API calls unchanged +- All user-facing functionality identical +- All UI/UX identical + +## ๐งช Testing + +### Manual Testing Checklist + +- [ ] Create new channel flow +- [ ] Join existing channel flow +- [ ] Send/receive messages in real-time +- [ ] Audio call initiation and termination +- [ ] Copy hash functionality +- [ ] URL hash auto-population +- [ ] Peer detection and status indicators +- [ ] Mobile responsiveness +- [ ] Message animations +- [ ] Call duration timer + +### Browser Support + +- Chrome/Chromium 90+ +- Firefox 88+ +- Safari 14+ +- Edge 90+ + +## ๐ ๏ธ Development + +### Adding a New Component + +1. Create component directory in `src/components/` +2. Add component file (`.tsx`) and styles file (`.css`) +3. Export from component file using named export +4. Import and use in parent component + +### Adding a New Hook + +1. Create hook file in `src/hooks/` +2. Use React hooks (useState, useEffect, useCallback, etc.) +3. Export custom hook with `use` prefix +4. Import in components that need it + +### Styling Guidelines + +- Use CSS classes for styling (not inline styles) +- Follow BEM-like naming: `component-name`, `component-name__element` +- Import CSS in component file for scoped styling +- Use CSS variables from `styles/global.css` for consistency +- Maintain mobile-first responsive design + +## ๐ฆ Dependencies + +- `react@^18.2.0` - React library +- `react-dom@^18.2.0` - React DOM rendering +- `@chat-e2ee/service@*` - E2EE messaging service (unmodified) +- `typescript@^5.6.2` - TypeScript compiler +- `vite@^5.4.1` - Build tool + +## ๐ Troubleshooting + +### Chat not initializing +- Check `CHATE2EE_API_URL` environment variable +- Verify backend server is running +- Check browser console for detailed errors + +### Messages not sending +- Ensure peer has joined the channel +- Check network connection +- Verify encryption keys are initialized + +### Build errors +- Run `npm install` to ensure all dependencies are installed +- Check Node.js version (requires v16+) +- Clear `node_modules` and reinstall if needed + +## ๐ License + +Same as the main Chat E2EE project. + +## ๐ค Contributing + +This is part of the open-source Chat E2EE project. When contributing: + +1. **Only modify files within the `client/` folder** +2. **Do not change `@chat-e2ee/service` imports or behavior** +3. **Maintain full backward compatibility with the service** +4. **Test all features before submitting PR** +5. **Follow the existing code style and component patterns** + +For specific contribution guidelines, see the main project README. + +--- + +Made with โค๏ธ for secure, private communication diff --git a/client/index.html b/client/index.html index 03d8a4a..1fab440 100644 --- a/client/index.html +++ b/client/index.html @@ -5,138 +5,15 @@
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