Java File Zipper and Unzipper

This Java project provides a simple way to zip and unzip multiple files using two main components: Packer.java and Unpacker.java. The Packer class allows you to create a compressed archive of files from a specified folder, while the Unpacker class lets you extract files from the generated archive.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Usage
• Installation
• How it Works
• Contributing
• License

Features

• File Zipping: Use the Packer class to compress files from a specified folder into a single archive.
• File Unzipping: Utilize the Unpacker class to extract files from the generated archive.
• Customizable Archive Name: You can specify the desired name for the output archive file when using the Packer.

Usage

Prerequisites

Before using this project, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:

• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Git (optional, for cloning the repository)

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine using the following command (if you haven't already):

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo.git

2. Compile the Java source files:

   javac Packer.java Unpacker.java

3. You are now ready to use the Packer and Unpacker classes.

How it Works

Packing Files

To create a compressed archive, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the project directory containing the compiled .class files.

3. Run the Packer class with the following command:

   java Packer

4. When asked, give the folder name containing the files to be compressed:

   java Packer

5. Give the output file any name you want.

6. A compressed text file named givenName.txt will be created in the same directory.

Unpacking Files

To extract files from the archive, follow these steps:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the project directory containing the compiled .class files.

3. Run the Unpacker class with the following command:

   java Unpacker

4. Enter the text file name created when Packing.

5. The files from the compressed text file will be extracted to the current directory.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any suggestions, improvements, or bug fixes, please open an issue or create a pull request. For major changes, please discuss them in advance.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.