PastePoint

PastePoint is a secure file-sharing service designed to facilitate easy and safe file transfers between devices on the same network. It is similar to Snapdrop but offers additional features, focusing on security and compression.

Features

• Local Network Chat: Allows devices on the same network to communicate and share files using WebSockets.
• Session Management: Users can list available sessions, create new ones, or join existing sessions.
• Secure File Sharing: Prioritizes security in file transfers.
• File Compression: Compresses attachments to minimize file size before transfer.

Technologies Used

• Rust: Backend implementation using the Actix Web framework.
• Angular: Frontend implementation for user interaction.
• WebSockets: Used for real-time communication between devices.

Table of Contents

1. Project Structure
2. Prerequisites
3. Installation
4. Building the Project
5. Running the Project
6. Usage
7. Contributing
8. License

Project Structure

• Backend (Rust - Actix Web):
  • Handles the WebSocket connections, session management, and file compression.
• Frontend (Angular):
  • Provides the user interface for interacting with the service, listing sessions, and transferring files.

Prerequisites

• Rust: Install Rust from rust-lang.org.

• Node.js and npm: Install from Node.js Official Site.

• Angular CLI: Install Angular CLI globally using npm:

  npm install -g @angular/cli

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/SloMR/pastepoint.git
   cd pastepoint

2. Install dependencies:

   • Backend (Rust) dependencies:

     Rust dependencies are managed via Cargo.toml and are automatically handled by Cargo.

   • Frontend (Angular) dependencies:

     cd client
     npm install

Building the Project

Building the Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd server

2. Build the Rust project:

   cargo build

   This will create an optimized build of the backend.

Building the Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd client

2. Build the Angular project:

   ng build

   The build artifacts will be stored in the dist/ directory.

Running the Project

Running the Backend

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd server

2. Run the backend:

   cargo run

   The backend server will start and listen for WebSocket connections.

Running the Frontend

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd client

2. Serve the Angular project:

   ng serve

   The application will be available at http://localhost:4200.

Usage

Once both the frontend and backend are running:

1. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:4200.
2. Use the interface to list available sessions or create a new one.
3. Share files securely with other devices on the same network.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.