Windows Sockets

Introduction

Windows Sockets are a fundamental building block for building network applications in Windows. They provide a standard way to create and manage connections, enabling seamless communication between applications and servers.

Key Concepts

Each socket represents a dedicated connection. A socket is an endpoint of a connection, allowing communication. Windows Sockets employ various layers – each providing different functionalities like data transfer, signaling, and error handling.

WSASocket API - Example

Here's a simple example of a WSASocket object. This is a simplified illustration; a real implementation is much more complex.

WSASocket(host, port)

ws_init

ws_create

ws_connect

ws_send

ws_receive

ws_close

ws_destroy

Real-world Example (Conceptual - not runnable without OS setup)

Let's pretend we have a simple TCP client that establishes a socket, sends data, and receives a response. This code wouldn't be written directly into the page.

Link to Further Resources

Learn more: [Link to Windows Sockets Documentation]