uTorrent Application (C)
A peer-to-peer file sharing application prototype built in C/C++ that demonstrates BitTorrent-like concepts using WebSocket-based communication for distributed file exchange and peer coordination.
●Overview
A peer-to-peer file sharing application prototype built in C/C++ that demonstrates BitTorrent-like concepts using WebSocket-based communication for distributed file exchange and peer coordination.
●Problem
Understanding distributed systems and P2P networking requires hands-on implementation experience. Building a functional file-sharing system involves complex challenges in peer coordination, file discovery, network communication protocols, and concurrent data transfers.
●Solution
Developed a learning-focused P2P file sharing application using C/C++ that implements core BitTorrent concepts. The system uses WebSocket protocols for peer-to-peer and coordinator communication, includes peer availability tracking, file distribution discovery mechanisms, and integrated stress testing utilities to validate performance.
●Key Features
- ▹Peer-to-peer file sharing workflow demonstrating distributed file exchange
- ▹Peer availability tracking to monitor which nodes possess specific files
- ▹File discovery mechanism showing distribution across the network
- ▹WebSocket-based communication protocol for peer interactions
- ▹Coordinator component for peer discovery and network coordination
- ▹Integrated stress testing utilities for performance validation
- ▹Multi-node support for simultaneous peer operation
- ▹Performance monitoring with heap and resource analysis tools
●Tech Stack
●My Contribution
- ✓Implemented core P2P file sharing protocol using C/C++ with WebSocket communication
- ✓Developed peer discovery and availability tracking mechanisms
- ✓Built the coordinator component for managing peer connections and file distribution
- ✓Created stress testing framework to validate system performance under load
- ✓Designed the file distribution and discovery architecture across network nodes
- ✓Documented the complete system architecture and implementation details