Parallel Computing And Distributed Systems Assignment 172689

Parallel Computing And Distributed Systemsassignment 2 10 Pointscare

Carefully read the shared client.java and server.java files along with the comments placed per command. Run the server project first, then run the client project. These projects create a chat between the client and the server. Through the terminal window of the client, you can start writing some statements, and on clicking enter, you should find these statements on the terminal of the server side along with responses back from the server displayed on the client side. This chat will keep on until the client sends “exit” as a command and clicks enter; this will terminate the connection established as well as the read and write streams on the two sides.

Extend these shared files to implement an interactive two-tier communication application using network sockets. The client and server applications may reside on the same device or different devices. When on the same device, use “localhost” or “127.0.0.1” for the server IP. For different devices on the same network, determine the server's IP address through network commands. If on different networks, consider VPN options like Hamachi for connectivity.

The client hosts the user interface to send commands to the server, which handles processing and data storage. The server maintains a dynamic list (ArrayList) of integers named inputValues, initially empty, which supports adding or removing values based on user commands. The user inputs commands via the client terminal, waits for the server's response, and then inputs subsequent commands. Supported commands include Add, Remove, Get_Summation, Sort_A, and Exit, formatted as JSON objects with unique identifiers, e.g., {“Instruction 1”: “Add: 80”} for adding values, or {“Instruction 2”: “Sort_A”} for sorting the list.

The server should respond with a JSON object containing the same instruction identifier and the result, such as {“Instruction 1”: “added successfully”} after adding values, or {“Instruction 2”: “The sorted list is {10,20,30,40}”} after sorting. Unsupported commands should return “unsupported command”. The Exit command terminates the chat session without a response.

In addition, enhance the design by enabling batch processing: the client can send an array of JSON command objects, and the server executes and responds with an array of JSON response objects. For example, a client may send [{“Instruction 1”: “Add: 80”}, {“Instruction 2”: “Sort_A”}]; the server processes each instruction sequentially and replies with [{“Instruction 1”: “Added successfully”}, {“Instruction 2”: “The sorted list is {10,20,80}”}]. This approach optimizes communication efficiency, especially when multiple commands are issued at once.

The implementation should leverage a JSON library suitable for Java, converting command and response objects to and from JSON strings for network transmission. Additional resources include learning how to utilize JSON libraries in Java (e.g., org.json, Gson, Jackson) and methods for establishing VPN connections like Hamachi if devices are on different networks.

For submission, develop your Java programs in an IDE, document your code with screenshots in a PDF file illustrating different commands and responses, and submit this PDF via the designated assignment folder on D2L. Late submissions within 24 hours will be accepted at half credit; beyond that, submissions will not be accepted.

Paper For Above instruction

In this paper, I will discuss the design and implementation of an interactive client-server communication system using Java sockets, enhanced with JSON-based message batching for efficient command processing. The system simulates a chat between a client and server, where the client sends commands to manipulate a list of integers stored on the server. The core objective is to extend a basic chat program into a robust, JSON-driven, batched instruction system suitable for distributed environments.

The foundation of this implementation begins with understanding socket programming in Java, enabling two-way communication over a network. The server runs a listening socket that awaits client connections, while the client establishes a connection to the server’s IP address and port. When both are active, they exchange messages encapsulated as JSON objects, beginning with basic command-response interactions and progressing towards batch processing.

At the heart of this system is the use of JSON for message formatting. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that is both human-readable and easy to parse with Java libraries such as Gson or Jackson. For simplicity, the system employs JSON objects with unique instruction identifiers as keys and the instructions or responses as values. For example, to add a number, the client constructs the JSON object {“Instruction 1”: “Add: 80”}, which the server receives and processes by parsing the JSON string into an object, executing the command, and formulating an appropriate response.

The server maintains an ArrayList inputValues to store the current data. It supports commands like Add, Remove, Get_Summation, and Sort_A, with each command triggering specific operations on the list. For example, the Add command parses input values and appends them to the list, responding with confirmation. Remove deletes specified integers, adjusting the list accordingly. Get_Summation calculates the total sum of the list elements, while Sort_A arranges the list in ascending order.

To elevate efficiency, the system is extended to process multiple commands in a batch. The client, instead of sending individual JSON messages, bundles multiple commands into a JSON array, such as [{“Instruction 1”: “Add: 80”}, {“Instruction 2”: “Sort_A”}]. The server iterates through this array, executing each instruction sequentially, and collates responses into a corresponding JSON array of results. This batching process minimizes network overhead and improves synchronization, especially in high-frequency command scenarios.

Implementing robust JSON handling requires choosing a reliable library. Gson is a popular choice due to its ease of use and comprehensive features. Using Gson, the server converts JSON strings received from the client into Java objects and vice versa. Proper error handling ensures that unsupported or malformed commands prompt a response of “unsupported command”, maintaining consistent communication flow.

Networking over the same device is straightforward using localhost or 127.0.0.1, but cross-device communication may require determining the server’s IP address through system commands (e.g., ipconfig, ifconfig). For devices on different networks, VPN services like Hamachi facilitate secure communication by creating a shared virtual network, emulating a local network environment. Configuring Hamachi involves installing the client, creating a network, and sharing the network ID and password with teammates, allowing seamless socket connections across geographically separate devices.

In conclusion, this project demonstrates a comprehensive approach to client-server socket programming in Java, leveraging JSON for message formatting and batching for efficiency. The system is scalable, flexible, and suitable for distributed environments, providing a practical educational experience in networked application development. Proper documentation, including code snippets, architecture diagrams, and test case results, would complement this implementation for assessment and further development.

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