bittorrent_client

This is another bit torrent client implemented by using python, yet, it is a class project. :]

1. TODO: write a torrent client using python for class project

   BitTorrent Project Breakdown:

   1. parse torrent 10%

   2. hash/handshake 25%

   3. parse message 25%

   4. request 15%

   5. receive blocks 15%

   6. combine + verify 10%

   Extra Credit

   1. tracker + (1)

   2. multiple peers/threading +++ (3)

   3. resume ++ (2)

   4. sending files +++ (3)

   5. incoming + (1)

2. Only works for torrenting single torrent

   Download uTorrent, select one single file from local machine and seed it.

   install required libs

   pip install bencode
   pip install requests
   pip install bitstring
   

   then run ./client.py file_name.torrent

   after finishing download, a file_name will appear in the current directory

3. Reference & resources:

   Python(Recommended):
   http://www.kristenwidman.com/blog/how-to-write-a-bittorrent-client-part-1/
   http://www.kristenwidman.com/blog/how-to-write-a-bittorrent-client-part-2/
   
   http://phsteve.tumblr.com/post/67371461460/bittorrent
   http://jonas.nitro.dk/bittorrent/bittorrent-rfc.html
   https://wiki.theory.org/BitTorrentSpecification