ProNet

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ProNet is a minimal yet professional client-server application built in modern C++ using Winsock and CMake. It enables structured peer-to-peer message exchange using JSON (via json.hpp) without relying on third-party libraries like Boost. It's designed to showcase clean architecture, real-time communication, and professional code organization in a native Windows environment.

Professional Networking App (Client-Server Model)

A lightweight C++ client-server networking application built using the Winsock API on Windows. This project demonstrates the networking fundamentals, socket programming, and clean software design principles. The app simulates a basic professional networking platform where users can connect and exchange messages.

Purpose

This project is designed to showcase:

• Understanding of TCP socket communication using Winsock.
• Clean separation of concerns between client and server logic.
• Well-structured code with modern C++ practices.
• Readable, documented code with proper error handling.

It can be extended to support multiple clients, user registration, or even integrate a database in the future.

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Features

TCP connection between a client and server
Modular code with .cpp and .h separation
Basic message exchange functionality
Winsock initialization and teardown
Easily extensible architecture

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Technologies Used

• C++17
• Winsock2 API
• CMake
• Ninja or MinGW Make
• Windows (MINGW64 / MSYS2)

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Project Structure

ProNet/ ├── client/ │ ├── Client.cpp # Client logic implementation │ └── Client.h # Client interface ├── server/ │ ├── Server.cpp # Server logic implementation │ └── Server.h # Server interface ├── shared/ │ ├── Message.h # Message structure for communication │ └── User.h # User structure ├── CMakeLists.txt # CMake build configuration └── README.md # Project description

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Building the Project

Requirements

• CMake ≥ 3.10
• Ninja or MinGW
• MSYS2 / Git Bash terminal
• Windows OS

Setup Instructions

Clone the repo

   git clone https://github.com/gem870/ProNet.git
   cd ProNet
   
   //Create the build directory
   mkdir build && cd build

   //Run CMake
   cmake -G "Ninja" ..

   //Build the app
   cmake --build .

Run the executables Open two terminals:

   //Terminal 1 (server):
   ./server.exe

   //Terminal 2 (client):
   ./client.exe

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