Simplest quick start : open TCPDebug app - find it on Releases . Start server . use macro NETDBG ("Watch out \n", theNumber );
In your app make addition
header private juce::StreamingSocket logSocket;
constructor if (logSocket.connect("127.0.0.1", 6000)) { logSocket.write("Debug Window at your service!\n", 30); }
on top of cpp
#define NETDBG(str, msg) do {
juce::String message = juce::String(str) + juce::String(msg);
logSocket.write(message.toRawUTF8(), static_cast (message.getNumBytesAsUTF8()));
} while (false)
History
- Improved ServerThread Architecture The new ServerThread.h file contains:
ServerThreadListener: An interface for components to receive server events
clientConnected() - Called when a new client connects clientDisconnected() - Called when a client disconnects messageReceived() - Called when a message is received from a client
ClientConnection: A dedicated class for each connected client
Runs in its own thread to handle communication without blocking Handles reading from and writing to the client socket Uses non-blocking polling with frequent exit checks Automatically notifies the listener about events
ServerThread: Main server thread that accepts connections
Creates a new ClientConnection for each incoming connection Uses non-blocking polling to prevent freezing Contains proper shutdown mechanisms
- Updated MainComponent The MainComponent now:
Implements ServerThreadListener to receive notifications
Keeps track of connected clients Displays client list in the UI Logs all client activity
Adds Client Management UI
Shows a list of connected clients Provides controls to send messages to clients Updates the UI when clients connect/disconnect
Handles Safe Shutdown
Properly stops and cleans up client connections Ensures threads are terminated correctly Prevents memory leaks and crashes
- Basic Debugging Features The implementation now supports:
Message Echo: Messages from clients are echoed back Broadcast Messages: Send messages to all connected clients Connection Monitoring: Track connections/disconnections
How to Use
Place ServerThread.h and the updated MainComponent.h in your project Build and run the application Click "Start Server" to begin listening for connections Connected clients will appear in the client list Use the message field to send broadcast messages to all clients
With this implementation, clients can connect and stay connected, exchange messages with the server, and be properly managed through the UI. You now have a solid foundation for building more advanced debugging features.