Here’s an updated README.md file that includes the use of express.static to serve static files, along with other relevant details about the project:

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Holes Server

This repository contains the Node.js server for the game Holes. It facilitates real-time communication, serves static files for the client, and manages game data with a custom map generation system.

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Features

• Real-time Communication: Socket.io is used to enable real-time events between the client and server.
• Static File Serving: Serves the static files for the client from the ../Holes_client directory.
• Dynamic Map Generation: Includes noise-based map generation for the game world.
• Player Management: Tracks and updates player positions and actions in real-time.

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Prerequisites

• Node.js: Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system.
• npm: Installed alongside Node.js.

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Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/holes_server.git
   cd holes_server

2. Install Dependencies:

   npm install

3. Directory Setup:

   Ensure the Holes_client directory exists as a sibling to this server directory. For example:

   ../
   ├── Holes_client/   # Client-side files
   └── Holes_server/   # This server directory
   

4. Start the Server:

   node server.js

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Serving Static Files

The server is configured to serve static files from the ../Holes_client directory. This allows the client-side game to be hosted directly from this Node.js server.

Relevant code snippet:

// Serve static files
app.use(express.static('../Holes_client'));

Access the client files in your browser by navigating to http://localhost:3000.

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Socket Events

Event Name	Payload	Description
connection	socket	Triggered when a new client connects
new_player	{id, position, ...}	Adds a new player to the game
update_pos	{id, position}	Updates the position of a player
update_node	{index, value}	Updates the map node
disconnect		Triggered when a client disconnects

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Map Generation

The server includes a noise-based map generation system. Each map is dynamically created using the simplex-noise library. Features include:

• Noise-based terrain generation.
• Room creation with boundary conditions.

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Configuration

• Port: The server listens on port 3000 by default. This can be modified in the server.js file.

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Development

• Use nodemon for automatic server reloads during development:

  npm install -g nodemon
  nodemon server.js

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ENVs

SERVER_LOGO
SERVER_NAME

Troubleshooting

CORS Errors

If you encounter CORS errors, ensure that the frontend and backend are configured properly. The server has been configured to allow requests from http://127.0.0.1:5500.

basic Docker file

docker pull polypikzel/holesgame

pull run and dig ! https://hub.docker.com/r/polypikzel/holesgame