socket programming 1

[muhgcee]

Hello,

I would like to learn how to do socket programming in C++. I have looked around the net and looked for books, but I have found very little information. I want to write an application that includes passing lots of information between client and server.

Thanks,
Stuart Matthews

 

[muhgcee]

I should add that I am pretty much just looking for a link to a book or an online tutorial. I just need somewhere to start. Thanks.

 

[Salem]

How about

http://beej.us/guide/bgnet/

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[muhgcee]

Hi Salem. Thanks for the link. But this looks like a tutorial geared towards C programming: "This document should give the average competent C programmer the edge s/he needs to get a grip on this networking noise."

Are all of these functions/methodologies relevant for C++ as well?

Thanks,
Stuart

 

[Salem]

Yes, the ideas are independent of the programming language.

There's nothing to stop you using the 'C' API from a C++ environment.

Or if you wanted to, I'm sure there are a few libraries out there which wrap things up into foo::connect, foo::recv for those who want 'pure' C++. I don't personally know of any.

One of the core skills for a C++ programmer is to be able to take 'C' API's and wrap them up in nice C++ classes.



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[billbose]

Why reinvent the wheel?
Try this link (

http://www.alhem.net/Sockets/)

They have a GPL'ed libary for that purpose.

 

[maluk]

There is also the ADAPTIVE Communication Environment (ACE). It provides nice abstractions for your C++ needs.

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