ft_irc is an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server implementation, a protocol for real-time messaging and communication in a distributed network environment.
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Multi-client Support: Manages concurrent client connections via sockets.
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Message Broadcasting: Delivers messages to all participants within a channel.
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IRC Command Handling: Implements commands like JOIN, KICK, PRIVMSG, NICK, QUIT, etc...
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Channel Management: Facilitates creation, joining, and leaving of communication channels.
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Authentication: Ensures secure client-server interaction through password-protected access.
git clone <repository_url>
cd ft_irc
make
./ircserver <port> <password>To connect to the IRC server, use any IRC client such as irssi. Open the IRC client, then connect using the command:
/connect localhost <port> <password>