UniConnect Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for UniConnect - a modern web application featuring real-time chat, camera functionality, and seamless user interactions.

Home Page - Main Dashboard

Camera - Photo Capture Interface

Conversations - Chat Management

Live Chat - Real-time Messaging

✨ Key Features

Modern and responsive home page design with intuitive navigation
Integrated camera functionality for photo capture
Real-time conversation management system
Live chat with instant messaging capabilities
User-friendly interface with emoji support
Cross-platform compatibility
Session management and user authentication

🛠 Technology Stack

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript JSP Java Servlets MediaDevices API WebSockets

🏠 Home Page

The home page serves as the central hub of UniConnect, providing users with quick access to all major features and navigation options.

Key Components:

Main navigation menu with feature access
Quick action buttons for camera and chat
User session information
Responsive design for all devices
Clean and modern interface

📷 Camera Functionality

The camera module allows users to capture photos directly within the application using their device's camera.

Features:

Real-time camera preview
Photo capture with canvas rendering
User media permissions handling
Responsive video element
Back to home navigation

Implementation Code:

camera.jsp

<%@ page contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8" %>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>UniConnect - Camera</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
</head>
<body>
    <h2>Camera 📷</h2>

    <video id="video" width="400" autoplay></video>
    <canvas id="canvas" width="400" height="300"></canvas><br>

    <button id="capture">Capture</button>
    <p><a href="home">⬅ Back to Home</a></p>

    <script>
        const video = document.getElementById('video');
        const canvas = document.getElementById('canvas');
        const captureBtn = document.getElementById('capture');

        navigator.mediaDevices.getUserMedia({ video: true })
            .then(stream => { video.srcObject = stream; })
            .catch(err => console.error("Camera error:", err));

        captureBtn.addEventListener('click', () => {
            const ctx = canvas.getContext('2d');
            ctx.drawImage(video, 0, 0, canvas.width, canvas.height);
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>
                

💬 Conversations

The conversations module provides a robust chat interface with real-time messaging capabilities and session management.

Features:

Real-time message display
Session-based user management
Scrollable chat history
Message input validation
Responsive chat interface

Implementation Code:

conversations.jsp

<%@ page contentType="text/html;charset=UTF-8" %> 
<%@ page session="true" %>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>UniConnect - Conversations</title>
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="css/style.css">
    <script src="js/chat.js" defer></script>
</head>
<body>
    <h2>Live Chat 💬</h2>

    <div id="chat-box" style="border:1px solid #ccc; height:300px; overflow-y:auto; padding:10px;"></div>

    <form id="chat-form">
        <input type="text" id="messageInput" placeholder="Type a message..." required>
        <button type="submit">Send</button>
    </form>

    <p><a href="home">⬅ Back to Home</a></p>
</body>
</html>
                

🔴 Live Chat Implementation

Real-time messaging functionality powered by JavaScript with form submission handling.

Features:

Instant message sending
Form validation
Chat history maintenance
Responsive design
Backend integration ready

JavaScript Implementation:

js/chat.js

// Chat functionality for UniConnect
document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
    const chatForm = document.getElementById('chat-form');
    const messageInput = document.getElementById('messageInput');
    const chatBox = document.getElementById('chat-box');
    
    chatForm.addEventListener('submit', function(e) {
        e.preventDefault();
        const message = messageInput.value.trim();
        
        if (message) {
            // Add message to chat box
            const messageElement = document.createElement('div');
            messageElement.textContent = message;
            messageElement.style.padding = '8px';
            messageElement.style.margin = '5px 0';
            messageElement.style.background = '#e3f2fd';
            messageElement.style.borderRadius = '10px';
            
            chatBox.appendChild(messageElement);
            messageInput.value = '';
            chatBox.scrollTop = chatBox.scrollHeight;
            
            // Here you would typically send the message to the server
            console.log('Message sent:', message);
        }
    });
});
                

⚙️ Installation & Setup

Follow these steps to set up UniConnect on your local development environment.

Prerequisites:

Java JDK 8 or higher
Apache Tomcat 9.x
Modern web browser with camera access
IDE (Eclipse, IntelliJ, or VS Code)

Setup Steps:

# 1. Clone or download the project
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/uniconnect.git

# 2. Import into your IDE as a Dynamic Web Project

# 3. Configure Tomcat server in your IDE

# 4. Deploy the application to Tomcat

# 5. Start the Tomcat server

# 6. Access the application at:
http://localhost:8080/uniconnect/home

📚 Usage Guide

Learn how to effectively use all features of UniConnect.

Getting Started:

After installation, open your browser and navigate to the home page to access all features.

Basic Operations:

Access Camera: Navigate to camera section and allow camera permissions
Start Chat: Go to conversations and begin messaging
Navigation: Use the back to home links for easy navigation
Photo Capture: Click capture button to take photos
Real-time Chat: Type messages and press send for instant communication

Check the Code!