Multi-threaded Dictionary Server

Description

This Java-based project implements a multi-threaded dictionary server allowing multiple clients to concurrently search meanings, add and remove words, and update meanings via a reliable TCP connection. It showcases the use of Java sockets and threads as mandated by the project specifications.

Features

• Query Word Meanings: Search for meanings of specific words.
• Add New Words: Insert new words along with their meanings.
• Remove Words: Delete existing words from the dictionary.
• Update Meanings: Modify meanings of existing words.
• Graphical User Interface: Clients interact through a GUI.
• Error Handling: Handles errors like bad inputs, network issues, and I/O exceptions.

Prerequisites

• Java JDK 11 or later
• Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Project Structure

src/ # Source files for the server and client server/ # Server application code client/ # Client application code common/ # Utilities and constants shared between the server and client lib/ # Libraries and dependencies data/ # Dictionary data files build/ # Compiled classes and JAR files README.md # Project instructions and information

Setup Instructions

Compiling the Code

1. Navigate to the project root directory.
2. Compile the source code:

   javac -d build src/**/*.java

3. Create JAR files for the server and client

   jar cfe build/DictionaryServer.jar server.Main -C build/ .
   jar cfe build/DictionaryClient.jar client.Main -C build/ .

Author : Di Lu

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