Twitter-2.0

Overview

Twitter-2.0 is a terminal-based Twitter clone, developed for training purposes. The project utilizes Inter-Process Communication (IPC) System V, specifically employing semaphores and shared memory. Please note that the code has been tested on Linux (Ubuntu) only and is not compatible with Windows.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Linux environment (tested on Ubuntu)
• GCC compiler

Building the Executables

Compile the server and client files using the following commands:

gcc -o server mini_twitter_2_0_server.c
gcc -o client mini_twitter_2_0_client.c

Note: Make sure you have the necessary prerequisites installed before compiling.

Running the Server

Start the server with the following command:

./server <path> <num_posts>

• path: The path to initialize shared memory and semaphores.
• num_posts: The number of initial posts to configure. After initialization, you can press Ctrl + Z to display all posts and likes with their authors. Use Ctrl + C to detach, clean up shared memory and semaphores, and terminate the server.

Running the Client

Execute the client program with the following command:

./client <path> <username>

• path: The same path used for server initialization.
• username: Your desired username to be displayed as the author of your posts. Interacting with the Client Press 'N' to create a new post. Press 'L' to like a post. Enter the post number in STDIN when prompted.

Additional Information

The code may be further expanded to enhance functionality and implement individual semaphores per post. For any questions or clarifications, please feel free to reach out.

Note: This project is intended for educational purposes, and usage is recommended in a controlled environment.