I need to implement an online auction as a client-server application (not Web based)
Th auction should involve just two items for which people may bid. At the start of the application, the server will expect to be told the final bidding time for each of the two items, using the 24-hour clock. Clients may then connect to the server at any time and enter the auction. The server should display an appropriate message whenever a new client makes connection
The server will await bids from all connected clients and, as each new client makes connection, will transmit the item codes, brief textual descriptions and final bidding times for both auction items. Any newly-connected client will display the code, description and final bidding time for the current item, using a GUI. The server will continue to accept bids from clients up to the final bidding time for the current item. Each bid from a client must be accompanied by the relevant item code, which should be user-selectable from a drop-down list (so that it is impossible to send an invalid code). As each final bidding time for an item is reached, an appropriate message should be displayed on the server.
Please can I have tips o where to start to build this application. Any help appreciated
Thanks