IRC Server Project

This project implements a basic Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server using C++. It handles user connections, channels, and basic IRC commands like messaging, joining channels, and user authentication.

Features

• User Connection Handling: Manages multiple client connections and processes their input.
• Channel Management: Allows users to join, leave, and interact with IRC channels.
• Basic IRC Commands: Supports standard commands like NICK, USER, JOIN, PRIVMSG, PART, and more.
• Message Broadcasting: Messages can be sent to individuals or broadcasted within a channel.
• Command Parsing: Processes user input to execute the correct IRC commands.

Files

IRCServer.hpp and IRCServer.cpp

• IRCServer: The main class that handles incoming client connections and manages channels.
• Functions:
  • sendMessageToUser(): Sends a message from one user to another.
  • initializeServerSocket(): Sets up the server's socket for accepting client connections.
  • run(): The main loop of the server that waits for and processes client requests.

ClientHandler.hpp and ClientHandler.cpp

• ClientHandler: Manages individual client connections and processes commands.
• Functions:
  • processInput(): Reads input from the client and executes commands.
  • handleNickCommand(): Sets the client's nickname.
  • handleJoinCommand(): Adds the client to a channel.
  • handlePrivMsgCommand(): Sends a message to another user or a channel.

Channel.hpp and Channel.cpp

• Channel: Manages a single IRC channel and handles users within the channel.
• Functions:
  • broadcastMessage(): Sends a message to all users in the channel.
  • setMode(): Sets the mode (settings) of the channel.
  • isClientMember(): Checks if a user is a member of the channel.

How to Build

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bookseal/irc_server.git