So im going to try and write a simple instant message program using MFC. Basically, Im wondering the concept of how the client server process works. I need to write a server that is its own seperate .exe, then a client which contains the gui and the information to contact the server? Any tips would be helpful, thanks.
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Jump to PostDoesn't matter. If you know both concepts it should be easy to combine them.
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Jump to PostThere are basically two methods of interaction for MFC.
AFXSocket (which is the MFC implementation of winsock2) or socket (C-Style library for winsock2)First you need to set up your method of communication, then choose which type of transmission protocol (TCP/UDP) and finally decide on your application protocol (how …
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