TCPChat

This project aims to recreate the functionality of NetCat in a Server-Client Architecture using Go programming language. The server mode listens on a specified port for incoming connections while the client mode connects to a specified port to transmit information to the server.

Features

• TCP Connection: Establishes a TCP connection between the server and multiple clients in a 1-to-many relationship.
• Client Naming: Requires clients to provide a name upon connection.
• Controlled Connections: Limits the number of connections to a maximum of 10.
• Messaging: Clients can send messages to the chat.
• Message Format: Messages are timestamped and prefixed with the sender's name.
• Message History: Newly joined clients receive previous messages sent to the chat.
• Notification: Informs other clients when a new client joins or leaves the group.
• Continuous Chat: Clients remain connected even if one leaves the chat.
• Default Port: If no port is specified, the default port 8989 is used.

How to Run

./TCPChat [port]

Run clients to connect to the server:

./TCPChatClient [server_address] [server_port] [client_name]