Multi-threaded Key-Value Store Server with RPC

This project implements a multi-threaded key-value store server using Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) for communication with clients. The server allows concurrent operations on the key-value store and ensures thread safety using mutual exclusion.

Prerequisites

• Java Development Kit (JDK) 8 or later
• IDE or Command Line Interface (CLI) for compiling and running Java code

Usage

1. Clone the repository or download the source code files.

2. Compile the code using the following commands:

   javac Server.java
   javac Client.java
   

3. Start the server by running the Server class:

   java Server
   

   The server prompts you to enter the host address and port number. Provide the appropriate values to configure the server.

4. Start the client by running the Client class:

   java Client
   

   The client prompts you to enter the host address and port number. Enter the same values you provided for the server configuration.

5. The client is now connected to the server, and you can perform key-value store operations.

   • Pre-populated Data: The client will automatically populate the key-value store with some sample static data.
   • Command Format: Enter commands in the format: operation key [value].
   • Supported Operations: PUT, GET, DELETE.
   • Example Commands:
     • PUT key1 value1
     • GET key2
     • DELETE key3

6. To connect with another client and check concurrent operations, one can run Client_B and repeat similar steps from Step 2.

7. To quit the client, enter quit.