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gdchannel

Introduction

Welcome to the documentation for gdchannel, a powerful messaging library designed to facilitate communication between multiple devices or users. With gdchannel, you can create real-time channels, send messages, and collaborate seamlessly. This documentation will guide you through the installation process, usage, and advanced features of gdchannel.

Installation

To install gdchannel, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open your terminal or command prompt.
  2. Navigate to your project directory.
  3. Run the following command:

“`bash
$ npm install gdchannel
“`

Quick Start

Getting started with gdchannel is simple. Follow these steps to create your first channel and send messages:

Create a Channel

  1. Import gdchannel into your project:

“`javascript
import { Channel } from ‘gdchannel’;
“`

  1. Create a new channel instance:

“`javascript
const channel = new Channel(‘my-channel’);
“`

Subscribe to a Channel

  1. Subscribe to the channel:

“`javascript
channel.subscribe((message) => {
console.log(‘Received a message:’, message);
});
“`

Send a Message

  1. Send a message to the channel:

“`javascript
const message = {
content: ‘Hello, world!’,
timestamp: Date.now(),
};

channel.send(message);
“`

Advanced Usage

gdchannel offers additional features to enhance your messaging experience. Here are some advanced topics to explore:

Error Handling

Learn how to handle errors when subscribing or sending messages.

“`javascript
channel.subscribe(
(message) => {
console.log(‘Received message:’, message);
},
(error) => {
console.error(‘Failed to subscribe:’, error);
}
);

channel.send(message, (error) => {
if (error) {
console.error(‘Failed to send message:’, error);
} else {
console.log(‘Message sent successfully!’);
}
});
“`

Presence Awareness

Discover how to detect the presence of other users within a channel.

“`javascript
channel.presence.subscribe((user) => {
console.log(‘User joined:’, user);
});

channel.presence.unsubscribe((user) => {
console.log(‘User left:’, user);
});

const onlineUsers = channel.presence.getUsers();
console.log(‘Online users:’, onlineUsers);
“`

Encryption

Explore how to secure your messages using encryption.

“`javascript
import { Channel, Encryption } from ‘gdchannel’;

const channel = new Channel(‘secure-channel’, {
encryption: new Encryption(‘YOUR_ENCRYPTION_KEY’),
});
“`

API Reference

For detailed information about all available classes, methods, and options, refer to the official API reference here.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed gdchannel and learned how to create channels, send messages, and explore advanced features. Now, you can build powerful real-time applications with ease. If you have any further questions or issues, check out the API reference or reach out to our support team.