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Secure, customizeable, open-source chat engine on PHP/JavaScript for all popular browsers
Hi I am about to do a chat function for a social networking site using php I want to gain inputs to do it .... Can any one suggest me which is the best method to do chat function in php
You better reuse some existing PHP chat scripts like PHPFreeChat.
But if you want to make your own then here is an idea . You can setup own IRCD on the server or use some other available IRC networks.Then build a chat interface with PHP ,can search google for available PHP irc clients you will find many (modify it to your needs ;) .