Nexus_Talker/script.js

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', () => {
    const form = document.getElementById('chat-form');
    const refreshBtn = document.getElementById('refresh-btn');
    const chatWindow = document.getElementById('chat-window');

    // Function to fetch and display messages
    function fetchMessages() {
        fetch('api/fetch_messages.php')
            .then(response => response.json())
            .then(messages => {
                chatWindow.innerHTML = '';
                messages.forEach(msg => {
                    const div = document.createElement('div');
                    div.classList.add('message');
                    div.innerHTML = `
                        <span class="user">${msg.username}:</span> ${msg.message_text || ''}
                        ${msg.is_image ? `<img src="${msg.attachment_path}" alt="Image">` : ''}
                        ${!msg.is_image && msg.attachment_path ? `<a href="${msg.attachment_path}" download>Download Attachment</a>` : ''}
                        <small>${msg.created_at}</small>
                    `;
                    chatWindow.appendChild(div);
                });
                chatWindow.scrollTop = chatWindow.scrollHeight;  // Auto-scroll to bottom
            });
    }

    // Initial load
    fetchMessages();

    // Auto-poll every 5 seconds for real-time updates
    setInterval(fetchMessages, 5000);

    // Manual refresh button (still available)
    refreshBtn.addEventListener('click', fetchMessages);

    // Send message
    form.addEventListener('submit', (e) => {
        e.preventDefault();
        const formData = new FormData(form);
        fetch('api/send_message.php', {
            method: 'POST',
            body: formData
        })
            .then(response => response.json())
            .then(result => {
                if (result.success) {
                    form.reset();
                    fetchMessages();  // Auto-refresh after send
                } else {
                    alert(result.error);
                }
            });
    });
});