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Develop a simple chat program (similar to google hangout and skype chat) that extends the initial socket programming code to support group chat functionalities, multi-client handling, and specific server responses such as weather updates. The program should operate as a client-server application using TCP sockets in Python, with the server capable of handling multiple clients concurrently, displaying all messages sent by clients, and responding with weather information upon request. The client and server are to be tested on the same machine, with screenshots of message exchanges. The key features include maintaining persistent connections, handling multiple clients, and implementing case-insensitive command recognition for weather updates.

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Socket programming in Python offers a robust foundation for developing networked applications, including chat servers and clients. Building on the initial code provided, which facilitates basic message exchange between a single client and server, this extended implementation introduces advanced features that emulate real-world group chat systems and interactive server responses. The primary goal is to develop a multi-faceted chat application where the server can handle multiple clients simultaneously, display all incoming messages, and provide dynamic responses such as weather updates when prompted.

Initially, it is essential to understand the foundational socket programming concepts used in the provided code. The basic client connects to the server, sends messages, and can eventually terminate the conversation, while the server accepts a single connection, echoes messages, and terminates upon receiving specific keywords. These scripts leverage TCP sockets, which ensure reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between network nodes.

The extension involves several key modifications. First, the server must transition from handling only one client to managing multiple clients concurrently. This is achieved by implementing threading or multiprocessing, allowing each client connection to be managed in a dedicated thread. The server maintains a list of client threads, receiving messages from each and broadcasting messages to all connected clients, enabling true group chat functionality similar to popular applications like Skype or Google Hangouts.

Second, the server must display all messages from clients on its console. This involves capturing each message received from clients and outputting it along with the sender information. Additionally, the server should recognize specific commands in a case-insensitive manner. For example, when a client types “Weather,” regardless of case variation, the server responds with the upcoming three days' temperature for Kansas City. This demonstrates the server's ability to process commands dynamically and fetch relevant data, which can be simulated or fetched from an API if desired.

Third, the client-side should support simple message sending and reception, with the ability to terminate the chat session gracefully when the user types "Bye from Client." The client should also have the capability to recognize commands like "Weather" and correctly interpret server responses. It is desirable to implement a user interface that allows concurrent sending and receiving messages, perhaps through threading, but for simplicity, sequential input-output handling suffices in a console environment.

Implementation of these features requires careful management of socket connections, thread synchronization, and input/output handling. Ensuring that the server remains open for additional clients even after a client disconnects enhances its robustness and usability. When a new client connects, the server should add this client to its active list and continue listening for messages, broadcasting updates to all other clients.

Overall, this extended code will demonstrate vital network programming principles, including handling multiple connections, command parsing, broadcasting messages, and integrating real-time data (weather updates). Such a program exemplifies the principles behind modern messaging platforms, providing a solid foundation for further enhancements such as user authentication, persistent chat histories, or multimedia messaging.

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