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Nov 21, 2023 · Backend Development

Smallchat: A Beginner‑Friendly Open‑Source C Chat Server by Redis Founder

Redis creator antirez released Smallchat, a compact open‑source C chat server of about 200‑300 lines, illustrating multiplexed I/O with select, global state handling, and client management, making it an ideal hands‑on example for C network‑programming beginners.

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Smallchat: A Beginner‑Friendly Open‑Source C Chat Server by Redis Founder

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Nov 5, 2023 · Backend Development

Discover SmallChat: The World’s Smallest Open‑Source Chat Server in 200 Lines of C

This article introduces SmallChat, an ultra‑minimal open‑source chat server created by the Redis founder, highlighting its 200‑line C implementation, design philosophy, future roadmap, and where to find the source code.

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Discover SmallChat: The World’s Smallest Open‑Source Chat Server in 200 Lines of C

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Oct 30, 2023 · Backend Development

How to Compile and Run the SmallChat C Server from GitHub

This guide shows how to clone the SmallChat repository, compile the C source with gcc, launch the server binary, and connect via telnet to test the default 7771 port, including code snippets and command‑line examples.

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How to Compile and Run the SmallChat C Server from GitHub