Java HTTP and Socket Server for Compiling User-Provided Java Code

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Overview

This repository contains a Java program that serves as an HTTP and socket server capable of compiling and executing user-provided Java code remotely. The server offers a simple and secure way for users to submit Java code snippets, which are then compiled and executed on the server-side environment. This README provides an overview of the project, its features, usage instructions, technologies used, and how to contribute.

Duration

This project took me a total of 4-5 days to make.
The first 3 days were used to hard code the backend using java, and the next 1-2 days were utilised in cleaning the code and also making a minimal frontend

Key Features

• HTTP and Socket Server: Implements both HTTP and socket communication protocols, allowing users to choose their preferred method of interaction.

• Java Code Compilation: Dynamically compiles the Java code provided by users on-the-fly.

• Code Execution: Executes the compiled Java code and returns the output to the user.

• ACE code editor: Has been embedded to provide features like text highlighting, auto-completion, find text functionality etc etc

Technologies Used

• Java: The core programming language used to develop the server application.

• HTTP Server: Leveraged Java's built-in HTTP server capabilities for handling HTTP requests.

• Socket Programming: Utilized Java's socket API for establishing socket connections and communication.

• IOutils.class: Implemented a custom class to provide utility to the socket server

Usage

1. Running the Server: Execute the ServerLogic.java file to start the server on the desired host and port.

2. Submitting Java Code: Users can submit Java code either via HTTP POST requests or by establishing socket connections.

3. Receiving Output: Upon receiving Java code, the server compiles and executes it. Users receive the output or error messages generated by the code execution process.

Repository Structure

• ServerLogic.java: The main Java source file containing the server implementation.

• IOutils.class: Utility class providing methods for creating input and output streams for sockets and processes.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome! If you find any bugs, have feature requests, or want to contribute improvements, please submit a pull request. Make sure to adhere to the project's coding standards and guidelines.

License

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.