Terminal Chat Server

A simple chat server implemented in C that runs on the terminal.

Description

This server code allows multiple clients to connect and communicate with each other in a chat room environment. It uses TCP/IP sockets for communication.

Getting Started

To set up and run the chat server on your local machine, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have a C compiler installed on your system.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chat-server.git
   

To run the server

1. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd server_eval
   

2. Compile the server code:

   gcc server_eval.c -o server
   

3. Run the compiled server binary:

   ./server
   

The server will start listening for incoming connections on port 3000.

To run the client

1. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd client_eval
   

2. Compile the client code:

   gcc client_eval.c -o client
   

3. Run the compiled server binary:

   ./client
   

Clients can connect to the server using a chat client.

Features

1. Listens for incoming connections from multiple clients.
2. Authenticates clients using a password.
3. Allows clients to send messages to each other in real-time.
4. Handles client disconnections gracefully.