TCP Networking Project

This project is a TCP networking implementation that includes a TCP server and client for communication over a network. It allows multiple clients to connect to the server and exchange messages.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• Installation
• Usage
• Contributing

Introduction

The TCP Networking Project provides a scalable and reliable TCP-based networking solution. It allows clients to connect to a central server and communicate with each other using TCP/IP protocols. The project is written in C++ and utilizes the Boost.Asio library for handling network operations.

Features

• TCP server that accepts incoming client connections
• Asynchronous communication between the server and clients
• Message broadcasting: The server can broadcast messages to all connected clients
• Client-server messaging: Clients can send messages to the server, which can then distribute them to the appropriate recipients
• Error handling: Graceful handling of errors and disconnections

Installation

To use the TCP Networking Project, follow these steps:

1. Clone the project repository from GitHub: repository-link

2. Install the required dependencies. This project relies on Boost.Asio library, which can be installed following the instructions provided in the official Boost documentation: Boost.Asio installation guide

3. Build the project using a C++ compiler. You can use CMake or any other build system of your choice. Refer to the project's README or build instructions for detailed steps.

Usage

1. Start the TCP server by running the server executable. Specify the IP address and port number to bind the server to.

   $ ./server [ip-address] [port]

2. Start the TCP client by running the client executable. Provide the server's IP address and port number to establish a connection.

   $ ./client [server-ip-address] [server-port]

3. Once the client is connected, you can start sending messages to the server or receive messages from other clients.

   Example usage:

   $ ./client 127.0.0.1 1337
   Connected to server.
   Enter your message: Hello, server!
   Message sent successfully.

4. The server will handle incoming messages and distribute them to the appropriate clients.

Example

Contributing

Contributions to the TCP Networking Project are welcome! If you want to contribute, please follow these guidelines:

1. Fork the project repository and create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
2. Ensure your code follows the project's coding style and conventions.
3. Write clear and concise commit messages.
4. Submit a pull request to the main repository with a detailed description of your changes.