Socket Programming Chat Application

Overview

This repository contains the implementation of a client-server communication application built using Python. The application allows multiple clients to connect to a server and exchange messages in real-time. It includes features such as client naming, message acknowledgment, and connection management.

Features

• TCP Communication: Utilizes TCP sockets for reliable communication.
• Client Naming: Clients are assigned unique names (e.g., Client01, Client02).
• Message Exchange: Clients can send messages to the server, which echoes back with "ACK".
• Connection Status: Clients can request the server for the list of active connections.
• File Management: Clients can request a list of files stored on the server and download them.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/TrueCodee/Socket-Programming-Chat-Application.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory cd /Socket-Programming-Chat-Application

Running Application

1. Start the server:

• python server.py

2. Open multiple terminal windows or tabs and start the clients:

• python client.py

Usage

• Clients will be automatically named upon connection.
• To send messages to the server:
  • Type your message and press Enter.
  • The server will respond with an acknowledgment ("ACK").
• To view the current connections:
  • Type status and press Enter.
• To view items in the list:
  • Type print [filename] to request a specific file from the server.
• To close the client connection:
  • Type exit and press Enter.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.