## Introduction
Azure Communication Chat is a comprehensive set of communication APIs that allows developers to easily add chat functionality to their applications. Whether you’re building a customer support platform, a collaborative workspace, or any other application that requires real-time chat capabilities, Azure Communication Chat provides the necessary tools to create engaging chat experiences.
## Prerequisites
– Azure Subscription: An active Azure subscription is required to use Azure Communication Chat.
– Knowledge of programming languages: Familiarity with at least one programming language, such as C#, Java, or Python.
– Microsoft Azure SDK: Install the Azure SDK for your preferred programming language.
– Azure Communication Services Resource: Create an Azure Communication Services resource in your Azure subscription.
## Getting Started
### Step 1: Installation
To start using Azure Communication Chat in your application, follow these steps:
1. Open your preferred code editor and create a new project.
2. Add the Azure Communication Chat SDK to your project. You can do this by including the necessary dependencies in your project file or using a package manager like NuGet or npm.
### Step 2: Authentication
Authentication is required to access Azure Communication Chat APIs. Follow these steps to authenticate:
1. Set up an Azure Active Directory application in your Azure portal.
2. Obtain the necessary credentials, such as the client ID and client secret.
3. Use the obtained credentials to authenticate your application with Azure Communication Chat.
### Step 3: Creating a Chat Client
To interact with Azure Communication Chat, you need to create a chat client. Follow these steps to create a chat client:
1. Instantiate a new chat client object using the Azure Communication Chat SDK.
2. Use the chat client object to interact with the different chat features, such as sending messages, creating chat threads, and managing participants.
## Features
### Chat Threads
Azure Communication Chat provides functionality for creating and managing chat threads. A chat thread represents a unique conversation and can contain multiple participants. Some key features of chat threads include:
– Creating a new chat thread
– Adding participants to a chat thread
– Removing participants from a chat thread
– Retrieving chat thread history
– Sending messages in a chat thread
### Typing Indicators
Azure Communication Chat allows you to implement typing indicators in your chat application. Typing indicators provide visual cues to participants when another participant is typing a message. This helps create a more interactive and engaging chat experience.
### Message Read Receipts
With Azure Communication Chat, you can implement message read receipts to indicate when a message has been read by a participant. This feature enhances the overall chat experience by providing visibility into message delivery and participant engagement.
## Resources
### Documentation
For detailed information on using Azure Communication Chat, refer to the official documentation: [Azure Communication Chat Documentation](https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/communication-services/overview)
### Sample Code
Explore the Azure Communication Chat GitHub repository to find sample code and examples: [Azure Communication Chat Samples](https://github.com/Azure-Samples/communication-services-dotnet-quickstarts/tree/main/samples)
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