Web Messenger Setup Install dependencies: bundle install Run database migrations: rake db:migrate Use Start application server: rails server Start server for realtime messaging (thin should be started at production environment): rackup private_pub.ru -s thin -E production Open http://localhost:3000 in browser #1 and in browser #2. These should be different browsers/tabs that do not share coockies :) Enter a unique user name in each browser and begin chatting! Features Chat refreshes in realtime You can have as many chat rooms as you wish (one per companion) TODO Improve styles :) Write more specs Refactor Ruby Refactor JS, introduce AngularJS Allow chat room to contain more than two people Make real user authentication system (now only temporarily guests and chats)