ft_irc is an implementation of an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server in C++. It demonstrates a solid understanding of networking concepts, the TCP/IP protocol, and non-blocking I/O operations. The project complies with the C++98 standard and supports multiple clients interacting simultaneously in real-time.

• Handles multiple clients concurrently using non-blocking file descriptors and a single poll() loop (or equivalent).
• Implements basic IRC functionality, including:
  • Authentication with a password.
  • Setting nicknames and usernames.
  • Joining and managing channels.
  • Sending and receiving private and channel messages.
• Supports channel operators with the following commands:
  • KICK: Eject a client from a channel.
  • INVITE: Invite a client to a channel.
  • TOPIC: View or change the channel topic.
  • MODE: Manage channel modes:
    • i: Invite-only channel.
    • t: Restrict TOPIC command to operators.
    • k: Set/remove a channel key (password).
    • o: Assign/remove operator privileges.
    • l: Set/remove a user limit for the channel.

Run the IRC server executable with the following parameters:

git@github.com:AndrePortfolio/ft_irc.git
cd ft_irc
make
./ircserv 4242 IRC