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Delphi Client-Server Communication Project Utilizing Netcom7 Socket Library

This Delphi VCL application demonstrates a basic client-server communication setup using the <code>ncSockets</code> library. It allows the server to accept multiple clients, broadcast messages to all connected clients, and send messages to specific clients.

Features

<ul> <li>Server Management: Handles multiple client connections and disconnections.</li> <li>Broadcast Messaging: Sends messages to all connected clients.</li> <li>Targeted Messaging: Sends messages to a specific client.</li> <li>Client List Management: Displays connected clients in a <code>TListView</code>.</li> </ul>

Components

<ul> <li><code>TncServerSource:</code> Manages server socket communications.</li> <li><code>TListView:</code> Displays the list of connected clients.</li> <li><code>TStatusBar:</code> Shows the server status and connection count.</li> <li><code>TPopupMenu:</code> Provides options for broadcasting or sending messages to selected clients.</li> </ul>

Usage

<ol> <li>Start the Application: Run the Delphi project to start the server.</li> <li>Connect Clients: Clients can connect to the server using the specified port (3434).</li> <li>Broadcast Message: Use the context menu option <code>S1</code> to send a message to all connected clients.</li> <li>Send to Selected Client: Use the context menu option <code>S2</code> to send a message to a specific client selected from the <code>TListView</code>.</li> </ol>

Dependencies

<ul> <li><code>Delphi RAD Studio:</code> Required for compiling and running the project.</li> <li><code>ncSockets library (NetCom7): [https://github.com/DelphiBuilder/NetCom7](https://github.com/DelphiBuilder/NetCom7)</code> Essential for socket communication functionality.</li> </ul>

License

This project is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.

Built with Delphi RAD Studio with ❤️ by Bitmasterxor.