CLI-based Network Distributed System

This project implements a CLI-based network distributed chat system, allowing multiple clients to communicate in real-time. It is developed in Java and offers a variety of features to ensure efficient and smooth communication.

Setup and Installation

1. Ensure you have Java and Maven installed on your system.
2. Navigate to the project directory.
3. Use Maven to compile and build the project: mvn clean install
4. Run the server using the command: java -jar <server-jar-name>.jar
5. Run the client using the command: java -jar <client-jar-name>.jar

Features and Functionalities

Non-Functional Requirements

• Modularity through design patterns.
• Testing via JUnit.
• Ensuring fault tolerance.
• Component-based development approach.

Server-side Functionalities

• Specify the listening port before server initiation.
• Handle multiple client connections concurrently.
• Designate the first client as the coordinator.
• Regularly verify the coordinator's online status and assign a new one if offline.
• Notify all clients about members who disconnect.

Client-side Functionalities

• Specify necessary details like server IP, server port, unique username, client listening port, and client IP before initiating the client.
• Send public (broadcast) messages.
• Send private (direct) messages to specific users.

Additional Features

• Bad Word Checker: Ensures appropriate language by checking for any inappropriate words in messages.
• History Writer: Records all broadcast messages for future reference.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, see the LICENSE file.