Simple Server for a Chat App.

1. Install the toolchain

apt install build-essential ninja-build cmake

2. Intall dependencies

apt install libprotobuf-dev protobuf-compiler

Currently Protobuf is the only dependency requires manual installation. Others will be available when configuring the CMake.

3. Configure CMake and Build

git clone https://github.com/yezhizi/NetChat.git
mkdir -p NetChat/build
cd NetChat/build
cmake -GNinja ..
cmake --build .

Configuring CMake will automatically download and install the dependencies. Please make sure you have a working Internet connection.

The binary will be located at NetChat/bin/NetDesign2-Server.

4. Run the binary

cd ..
./bin/NetDesign2-Server