FT_IRC - Custom IRC Server Project

Introduction

ft_irc is a programming project aimed at creating a custom IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server from scratch, using C++ 98. This server will allow multiple clients to connect, communicate in real-time through text-based messages, either publicly or privately, and join group channels.

Key Features

• Real-Time Communication: Support for multiple clients to chat in real-time.
• Custom Server: Built using C++ 98, adhering to fundamental programming practices.
• Channel and Private Messaging: Users can join channels or send private messages.
• Connection Authentication: Secure connections with a password.
• User Modes and Channel Operators: Implementation of standard IRC features.

Technical Specifications

• Non-Blocking I/O: The server uses non-blocking I/O operations.
• Polling Mechanism: Utilizes poll() (or similar functions like select(), kqueue(), epoll()) for handling operations.
• Stability: Designed to be robust against crashes or unexpected quits.
• Compiling: Use the provided Makefile for compiling.
• No External Libraries: Purely built with standard C++ libraries, no external or Boost libraries used.

Usage

To run the server:

./ircserv <port> <password>

<port>: Port number for the IRC server.
<password>: Connection password for clients.

Client Compatibility

Compatible with standard IRC clients.
Ensure smooth operation similar to conventional IRC servers.

Contributions and Development

This project was brought to life by a team of three 42 students !

Contributions were managed via Git, ensuring a collaborative and iterative approach to development, making good use of the Issues system.