Build your own BitTorrent
Implement a peer-to-peer file distribution client.
advanced
P2P
Networking
Integrity
Concurrency
About this challenge
Deconstruct a popular P2P protocol to learn about resilient distributed systems and practical networking.
What you will build
- Torrent metadata parser
- Peer wire protocol with choke/unchoke
- Piece selection and verification
What you will learn
- Peer discovery and connection management
- Throughput and fairness strategies
Getting started
There is no backend work wired yet. When enabled, you will be able to enroll, track progress, and earn badges for completing stages.
For now, explore the curriculum and prepare your environment.
- Skim all stages to understand the scope
- Decide your implementation language
- Set up a project with tests and formatter