FileZipper

Overview

FileZipper is a powerful and efficient C++ GUI application for compressing and decompressing files. Built with modern C++20 standards and utilizing CMake for its build system and Qt for its GUI, FileZipper aims to provide an easy-to-use and high-performance file compression tool.

Features

• High Performance: Optimized for fast compression and decompression.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive GUI built with Qt.
• Modern C++: Utilizes C++20 features and best practices.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Ensure you have the following installed:

• C++20 compatible compiler (e.g., GCC, Clang, MSVC)
• CMake 3.16 or higher
• Qt 6.7 or higher
• Git (optional, for cloning the repository)

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:Darleanow/FileZipper.git
   cd FileZipper

2. Create a build directory:

   mkdir build
   cd build

3. Generate the build files:

   cmake ..

4. Build the project:

   cmake --build .

Running the Application

After building the project, you can run the filezipper executable:

./filezipper

Usage

To use the app, simply add files using the Add Files button: Then, you can Zip them using the Zip Files button: Lastly, you can unzip it using the Unzip Files button:

Contributing

We welcome contributions to FileZipper! Please follow these steps to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bugfix.
3. Commit your changes.
4. Push the branch to your forked repository.
5. Create a pull request.

Acknowledgements

• Qt for the GUI framework.
• The CMake and C++ communities for their valuable resources and support.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to open an issue or reach out at contact@darleanow.com.

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Happy Zipping!