University Chatting Management System Implementation Report using PHP

This report details the design and implementation of a secure chatting management system using PHP. The system architecture includes user authentication through login and registration forms, ensuring authorized access. It covers the sending and receiving of messages, emphasizing confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity through measures such as user authentication and data validation. The implementation involves PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, a MySQL database, and the XAMPP server. The report describes the system's functionality, including public and group chat rooms, and addresses design limitations, usability issues, and potential security weak points, along with mitigation strategies. Testing procedures are outlined to validate the system's functionality, and the conclusion summarizes the key findings and suggests potential future enhancements, such as email verification and group creation options. The system is designed to meet the requirements of a secure messaging application, ensuring message integrity and confidentiality.