IRC Server Project

Summary

This project involves creating your own IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server in C++. You will use an actual IRC client to connect to your server and test its functionality. IRC is a text-based communication protocol that enables real-time messaging, which can be public or private, and allows users to exchange direct messages and join group channels.

Mandatory Features

• Program name: ircserv
• Arguments: <port> (the port on which your IRC server will listen), <password> (the connection password for clients).
• Requirements:
  • Handle multiple clients simultaneously without hanging.
  • Use non-blocking I/O operations with only one poll() (or equivalent).
  • No forking allowed.
  • Communication must be done via TCP/IP (IPv4 or IPv6).
  • The following IRC commands must be implemented:
    • Authenticate, set a nickname, set a username, join a channel, send/receive private messages.
    • Forward channel messages to all clients in the channel.
    • Implement operator-specific commands:
    • KICK: Eject a client from the channel.
    • INVITE: Invite a client to the channel.
    • TOPIC: Change or view the channel's topic.
    • MODE: Modify the channel's modes (i, t, k, o, l).

How to Run the Project

• Clone the Repository:

   git clone git@github.com:ADILRAQ/Ft_irc-42-cursus.git
   cd Ft_irc-42-cursus

• Compile the Project:

Run the Makefile to compile the source code: bash make

• Run the IRC Server:

Launch the IRC server with the following command:

```bash
  ./ircserv <port> <password>
```
 > Replace <port> with the desired port number and <password> with the connection password for clients.

• Test the Server:

Use an IRC client of your choice to connect to the server, but preferable to use LimeChat:

```bash
/connect 127.0.0.1 <port>
/pass <password>
```

• Testing with nc (Netcat):

• A simple test can be done using nc:

    nc 127.0.0.1 <port>

• Send partial data commands using ctrl+D to simulate various scenarios:

    com^Dman^Dd

Built With

• c++
• makefile