typescript-challenge
WebSocket Server and Client with Protobuf Messages
Background
Your task is to create a WebSocket server and client using Node.js, socket.io, and protobuf for message serialization. Protobuf is a language- and platform-neutral data serialization format developed by Google, designed to be smaller, faster, and simpler than XML.
Requirements
Server Requirements
- Create a WebSocket server using Node.js and socket.io that accepts connections on a specified port.
- Use protobuf to encode and decode messages sent between the client and server.
- The server should send a message to all connected clients at a fixed interval of 5 seconds. The message should contain the current date and time.
- The server should be able to handle multiple concurrent client connections.
Client Requirements
- Create a WebSocket client using Node.js and socket.io that connects to the server.
- Use protobuf to encode and decode messages sent between the client and server.
- The client should log messages received from the server to the console.
Deliverables
- A working WebSocket server and client implementation that meets the above requirements.
- Code should be written in Typescript.
- Protobuf should be used for message serialization and deserialization.
- The code should be well-organized, easy to read, and properly commented.
- The code should be tested locally to ensure it meets all requirements.
- The code should be delivered in a git repository with clear instructions on how to run the server and client locally.