chat-server-and-client

A program that demonstrates a simple chat server and client.

This program implements the chat server in C++ and the chat client in C based on the resource Beej’s Guide to Network Programming. Full references can be found in the .c and .cpp files.

*** This program was tested and will run on flip.engr.oregonstate.edu port 22 ***

*** This program was tested on the same computer, using two flip windows ***

Compile:

• Unzip the three files from franco_project1.zip (makefile, chatclient.c and chatserve.cpp)

• Type “make all” into the command line (without the parentheses)

Run:

• In the directory that you compiled the three files type “./chatserve port#” without parentheses, and where port# is the port you wish to use. Example ./chatserve 50200

• Next, open a new window (instance) of putty, and login to the flip server, go into the same directory as the three files

• Type “./chatclient localhost port#” without parentheses, and where port# is the port of the server. Example ./chatclient localhost 50200

Control of Program:

• If no clients are there, the server will wait for them

• Once a client is run (by following the directions above) then the following occurs:

    The chat client will be prompted to choose a handle name, enter your name and press the enter key. Example handle: kara>
  
    Once the message indicating you are connected appears, “You are connected! Max message length is 500 characters…”, 
  
    **you, the client will send the first message**
  
    The server can then send a message to the client
  
    This messaging pattern is followed until the either:
  
    	The client ends the chat session, by typing “\quit”, without parentheses, or the client times out (after 3 minutes)
  
    	The server ends the chat session by typing “\quit”, without parentheses (this will allow the server to chat with other clients) or by using Ctrl-C to end the entire program
  

• Once a client quits the chat, the server can remain on, waiting for more clients.