This document describes a comprehensive Python-based application that includes a Chat Server and a P2P Video Sharing Client. The Chat Server handles user authentication, messaging, and group chats, while the Client enables direct video file sharing among users.
- User Authentication: Validates user credentials.
- Messaging: Supports DMs and group chats.
- Active User Management: Tracks and logs active users.
- Group Management: Allows creating and joining groups.
- Security: Blocks users after failed login attempts.
- Python 3.x
- Modules:
sys,socket,threading,datetime,collections
- Credentials File: Set user credentials in the specified file in
myconstant.py. - Starting the Server: Execute with
python3 server.py [server_port] [max_failed_attempts].
- TCP/IP and UDP Sockets: Utilizes TCP/IP for server communication and UDP for file transfer.
- Video File Sharing: Shares video files with other users.
- User List Management: Manages a list of active users.
- Python 3.x
- Modules:
re,sys,socket,select,threading,time
- Starting the Client: Run with
python3 client.py [server_IP] [server_port] [client_udp_port]. - File Sharing Command: Use
/p2pvideo [username] [filename]for sharing.
- Port Numbers: Use valid port numbers (1024-65535).
- Network Security: Data transmissions are not encrypted.
- Error Handling: Includes basic handling for network and file operations.
- Implement SSL/TLS for secure communication.
- Improve user interface and error messages.
- Add features like voice/video calls or file sharing in chats.
- Check Python version and modules.
- Ensure correct port numbers for server and client.
- Verify the credentials file format and location for the server.
This application demonstrates the use of TCP/IP and UDP in Python for real-time communication and peer-to-peer video file sharing, providing a foundation for chat services with additional capabilities.