Make the default port used to be 6969, instead of accepting the port from Driver.java in args[1]

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Problem Summary

The issue requires changing the default port used by the application to 6969 instead of accepting the port from Driver.java through args[1].

Relevant Files

• Driver.java: This file is the main entry point of the application and handles command-line arguments to start the game. It currently reads the port number from args[1].

Guidance on Required Changes

Driver.java

• Modify the main method: Update the logic to use a default port of 6969 if no port is provided through command-line arguments.

  • Current Logic:

    int port = Integer.parseInt(args[1]);

  • Suggested Change:

  • Check if args length is less than 2, and if so, use 6969 as the default port.

  • Adjust the error handling to reflect the new requirement.

  • Code Skeleton:

    public static void main(String[] args) {
    String host = args.length > 0 ? args[0] : "defaultHost"; // Replace "defaultHost" with an appropriate default if needed
    int port = args.length > 1 ? Integer.parseInt(args[1]) : 6969;
    
    try {
    Driver.runClient(host, port);
    } catch (NumberFormatException | IOException e) {
    throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid command-line arguments");
    }
    }

Summary

To address the issue, you should modify the Driver.java file to use a default port of 6969 when the port is not specified in the command-line arguments. This involves updating the main method to include a conditional check for the presence of the port argument and setting a default value if it is absent. The end goal is to ensure the application can run without requiring a port argument, defaulting to 6969 when necessary.