/FT_IRC

Primary LanguageC++

ft_irc - Internet Relay Chat Server

Summary

This project involves creating your own IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server. IRC is a text-based communication protocol on the Internet that supports real-time messaging, public or private, and allows users to join group channels.

Version

Version: 8

Contents

Chapter I - Introduction

Internet Relay Chat (IRC) is a text-based communication protocol that enables users to communicate in real-time via channels or direct messaging. This project involves creating a functional IRC server using C++.

Chapter II - General Rules

  • Your program must handle all scenarios without crashing, including handling out-of-memory situations.
  • Provide a Makefile that compiles your source files without relinking.
  • The Makefile must include at least the rules: $(NAME), all, clean, fclean, and re.
  • Compile your code with C++ and the flags -Wall -Wextra -Werror.
  • Your code must comply with the C++ 98 standard and should compile with the flag -std=c++98.
  • Use C++ features over C functions where possible.
  • External libraries, including Boost, are not allowed.

Chapter III - Mandatory Part

Program Details

Program name: ircserv

Turn in files

  • Makefile
  • *.{h, hpp}
  • *.cpp
  • *.tpp
  • *.ipp
  • (optional) Configuration file

Makefile Requirements

  • NAME, all, clean, fclean, re

Arguments

  • port: The listening port for the IRC server.
  • password: Connection password required by IRC clients.

External Functions (C++ 98)

  • socket, close, setsockopt, getsockname, getprotobyname, gethostbyname, getaddrinfo, freeaddrinfo, bind, connect, listen, accept, htons, htonl, ntohs, ntohl, inet_addr, inet_ntoa, send, recv, signal, sigaction, lseek, fstat, fcntl, poll (or equivalent).

Description

An IRC server implemented in C++ 98.

Requirements

  • The server must handle multiple clients simultaneously without hanging.
  • All I/O operations must be non-blocking; forking is not allowed.
  • Use only one poll() (or equivalent) for handling read, write, listen operations.
  • Implement basic IRC functionalities similar to official IRC servers:
    • Authentication, nickname and username setting.
    • Joining channels, sending and receiving private messages.
    • Forward messages to all clients in a channel.
    • Support for operators and regular users.
    • Implement commands specific to channel operators (e.g., KICK, INVITE, TOPIC, MODE).

Evaluation

Your IRC server must function seamlessly with a chosen reference IRC client.

Chapter IV - Bonus Part

Additional Features (Optional)

Enhance your IRC server with these bonus features:

  • File transfer capabilities.
  • Implementing a bot.

These features will only be evaluated if the mandatory requirements are fully implemented without any issues.

Chapter V - Submission and Peer-evaluation

Submit your project according to the guidelines provided by your instructor for evaluation.