Simple chat web app for Toledo Talk

"Chat" may be the incorrect term.

Details:

• web-based app.
• text input field to enter message is located at the top of the site like a microblog and not at the bottom like in traditional chat or message apps.
• post button next to text input field but hitting the return key will also submit message.
• messages are displayed in reverse order, which is youngest to oldest.
• for now, zero formatting in the messages. even raw urls won't be transformed into a clickable link.
• limit message size to 200 to 300 characters.
• display message as a paragraph block.
• the client-side javascript will poll the server every 15 to 30 seconds.
• display the most recent 50 or so messages.
• for each message block, show:
  • author name
  • message text
  • created date
• database table fields
  • message_id - auto increment
  • message_text
  • author_name
  • author_id
  • created_date
  • status
  • ip_address
• no joins
• select ... order by id desc limit 50
• server-side script returns only a blob of json that the client-side javascript parses for browser display.
• display the page without the normal ToledoTalk.com header or nav bar.
• the messages will display at the default normal width of Toledo Talk's content.
• responsive design:
  • adjust the text input field length accordingly.
  • adjust the font size of the messages.

#toledotalk - #chat - #messaging