Client
The client is the user interface of the application. It is a terminal-based application that allows users to interact with the system. The client is responsible for sending requests directly to the Proxy and displaying the responses to the user.
Functionality
The client provides the following functionality:
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User authentication: The client allows users to log in to the system using their
token. -
User interaction: The client provides a command-line interface for users to interact with the system. Users can send requests to the Proxy and receive responses.
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Response display: The client displays the responses received from the Proxy in a user-friendly format.
Implementation
The client is a rudimentary terminal-based application made in Python. It reads user input from the command line, sends requests to the Proxy, and displays the responses to the user. The client uses the grpc library to communicate with the Proxy using gRPC.
The client is a standalone component that can be run on any machine with Python installed. It requires only the grpcs module/folder to be present in the same directory.
Requirements
The client requires the following dependencies:
- Python 3.12 or higher
- Python packages
Usage
To run the client, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ddu72/PI - Define the environment variables:
export USER_TOKEN={user_token} export PROXY_SERVER_PORT={proxy_host} export PROXY_SERVER_ADDRESS={proxy_port} - Install the required packages:
pip install -r environments/client_requirements.txt - Run the client:
python app_client - Follow the instructions displayed on the terminal to interact with the system.
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