Developing a File Transfer Application using TCP in Java

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Summary: Learn how to create a simple file transfer application using TCP in Java. This guide covers the basics of establishing a TCP connection and transferring files between a client and server in Java.
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In this guide, we'll walk through the process of creating a basic file transfer application using TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) in Java. TCP ensures reliable and ordered delivery of data between applications over a network. We'll build a simple client-server architecture where the client sends a file to the server.

Setting Up the Project
First, let's create two Java classes: FileServer for the server and FileClient for the client. We'll use Java's built-in Socket and ServerSocket classes for handling TCP connections.

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Running the Application

Run the server: java FileServer.

Run the client: java FileClient.

Conclusion
You have now created a simple file transfer application using TCP in Java. This basic implementation can be extended and improved with error handling, progress tracking, and additional features as per your requirements.