glnet

Overview

glnet is a lightweight and efficient network management library designed to simplify the creation and management of TCP and UDP servers and clients. It provides a robust and flexible API for handling network communication, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from simple messaging systems to more complex multiplayer games or distributed systems.

Features

• TCP and UDP Support: Easily create and manage both TCP and UDP servers and clients.
• Modular Design: The library is structured to allow easy extension and customization.
• Thread Management: Built-in utilities for managing threads in network operations.
• Data Handling: Includes utilities for handling packets and buffers.
• Cross-Platform: Compatible with multiple platforms, leveraging C++ standards.

Project Structure

The project is organized as follows:

include/       # Header files for the library
src/           # Implementation files for the library
example/       # Example applications (client and server)
build/         # Build artifacts

Key Directories

• include/: Contains all the public headers, such as Callback.hpp, Manager.hpp, and protocol-specific headers like Tcp.hpp and Udp.hpp.
• src/: Contains the implementation of the library, including utilities for data conversion, threading, and protocol handling.
• example/: Demonstrates how to use the library with example client and server applications.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A C++ compiler with C++17 support or higher.
• CMake (minimum version 3.10).

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd glnet

2. Create a build directory and configure the project:

   mkdir build
   cd build
   cmake ..

3. Build the project:

   make

Running the Examples

The example/ directory contains sample client and server applications to demonstrate the usage of the library. (Build is to be implemented)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for improvements or new features, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the need for simple and efficient network management tools.
• Thanks to the open-source community for providing valuable resources and tools.