ft_irc is an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) server implementation, part of the 42 curriculum. It focuses on network programming, client-server architecture, and adhering to the IRC protocol.

• Multiple Client Handling: Supports multiple simultaneous client connections.
• TCP/IP Communication: Implements client-server communication using TCP/IP (v4 or v6).
• Authentication: Password-based client authentication.
• Nicknames and Usernames: Allows setting and changing nicknames and usernames.
• Channels: Join, message, and manage channels.
• Private Messaging: Send and receive private messages.
• Operators and Users: Differentiation between operators and regular users.
• Channel Commands: Includes commands like KICK, INVITE, TOPIC, and MODE.
• File Transfer: Capability for handling file transfers (Bonus).
• IRC Bot: Incorporates an IRC bot for additional functionalities (Bonus).

1. Clone the repository
2. Compile the program: make
3. Run the server: ./ircserv <port> <password>

• C++ programming language
• Networking protocols and socket programming

rfc 1459 Internet Relay Chat Protocol (1993)
rfc 2810 Internet Relay Chat: Architecture (2000)
rfc 2811 Internet Relay Chat: Channel Management (2000)
rfc 2812 Internet Relay Chat: Client Protocol (2000)
rfc 2813 Internet Relay Chat: Server Protocol (2000)

Modern IRC Client Protocol
Response codes list