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The document explains client-server communication using TCP/IP in Java, highlighting the use of ServerSocket and Socket classes. It includes example code for both server and client, demonstrating how they connect and exchange messages. The conclusion emphasizes the reliability and real-time data exchange capabilities of TCP in Java applications.

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Client_Server_TCP_Java

The document explains client-server communication using TCP/IP in Java, highlighting the use of ServerSocket and Socket classes. It includes example code for both server and client, demonstrating how they connect and exchange messages. The conclusion emphasizes the reliability and real-time data exchange capabilities of TCP in Java applications.

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Client-Server Communication using TCP/IP in Java

1. Introduction

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol) is a reliable, connection-oriented protocol used for

communication between systems. In Java, TCP is implemented using the ServerSocket (for server) and

Socket (for client) classes.

2. Diagram

Diagram:

+------------+ TCP/IP +------------+

| Client | <-----------------------> | Server |

+------------+ (Socket) +------------+

| |

Socket class ServerSocket class

| |

Sends request -----------------> Accepts connection

Receives reply <---------------- Sends response

3. Server Code

import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;

public class Server {


public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
ServerSocket serverSocket = new ServerSocket(5000);
System.out.println("Server is running... Waiting for client.");

Socket socket = serverSocket.accept(); // Waits for client


System.out.println("Client connected.");

DataInputStream input = new DataInputStream(socket.getInputStream());


DataOutputStream output = new DataOutputStream(socket.getOutputStream());

String clientMessage = input.readUTF();


System.out.println("Client says: " + clientMessage);

output.writeUTF("Hello from Server!");


Client-Server Communication using TCP/IP in Java

socket.close();
serverSocket.close();
}
}

4. Client Code

import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;

public class Client {


public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
Socket socket = new Socket("localhost", 5000); // Connect to server

DataOutputStream output = new DataOutputStream(socket.getOutputStream());


DataInputStream input = new DataInputStream(socket.getInputStream());

output.writeUTF("Hello from Client!");

String serverReply = input.readUTF();


System.out.println("Server says: " + serverReply);

socket.close();
}
}

5. Explanation and Conclusion

How it Works:

1. Server runs first and waits for a connection on port 5000.

2. Client connects to the server using the same port.

3. They exchange messages using input/output streams.

4. Communication is established using TCP, which guarantees delivery.

Conclusion:

Java uses Socket and ServerSocket for TCP communication. This allows real-time, reliable data exchange

between client and server systems.

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