Multi-Person Chat Server

The Multi-Person Chat Server is a simple chatroom application implemented in C. It allows multiple clients to connect and exchange messages in real-time through a central server.

Features

• Multi-Client Support: The server can handle connections from multiple clients simultaneously.
• Real-time Communication: Clients can send and receive messages in real-time.
• Efficient I/O Multiplexing: The server uses the select() function for efficient handling of multiple client connections.
• Graceful Shutdown: The server handles signals for clean shutdown, ensuring no data loss.
• Logging: A logging system tracks important server events.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• You have a C compiler installed (e.g., GCC).
• You are familiar with using the command line.

Compilation

To compile the chat server, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/chat-server.git
   cd chat-server

Compile the project using the provided Makefile:

make

Usage

Start the chat server:

./selectserver

Clients can connect to the server using TCP sockets. Use telnet or a custom client to connect:

telnet localhost 12345

Exchange messages between clients in real-time.

To stop the server, use Ctrl+C or send a termination signal.