The Python project is a P2P (peer-to-peer) file transfer system comprising two main components: a server and a client. The project utilizes Python and the Tkinter library for creating a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for the client.

The server is responsible for handling incoming connections from clients. It binds to a specified host and port, listens for connections, and accepts them when clients connect. The server allows clients to request files or receive a list of available files.

The client connects to the server using a provided hostname and port. It features a GUI built with Tkinter, allowing users to connect to the server, view a list of available files, and receive selected files from the server. Users can also refresh the file list to get updated information from the server.

The file transfer process involves selecting a file from the server's list and specifying a local filename for the received file. The server sends the selected file's content to the client for storage in the specified local file.

Programming Language: Python GUI Library: Tkinter (for the client UI) Networking: Socket programming is used for communication between the server and clients. File Handling: Basic file operations (open, read, write) are employed for file transfer. The project enables users to establish a connection, view available files on the server, and receive selected files through a simple and intuitive graphical interface. The P2P file transfer system is built using core Python features, making it platform-independent and easily deployable on various systems.

1. Run server_ui.py first in terminal while in root directory 'python server_ui.py' *make sure python is installed on your system
2. Run client_ui.py on a second terminal using 'python client_ui.py'
3. Copy the hostname from server.py and paste in client.py (default: 127.0.0.1)
4. In your client, select the file you wish to download > enter a name to save it > receive file