Introduction
In this project, you will implement a student database system using linked lists. You are allowed to work in groups of no more than 2 people. Register the groups using the Github Classroom group feature. Do not contact the TAs asking for group matchmaking.
Goal
The goal of this project is to implement a shared library that contains the functionality to manage a student database system. Your library will support several functions including:
Addition and removal of students.
Addition and removal of courses for students.
Writing and reading database information to les in text format.
Writing and reading database information to les in binary format.
Included les
You are provided with the following les:
parser.h A header which contains the required structures and the prototypes for all the exported functions. You will implement the listed functions.
libparser.a A static library that contains the implementation. You may use it to test for expected output for di erent inputs. It has been tested on remote.cs.binghamton.edu. It may or not work on other machines.
driver.c A sample driver program that invokes functions in the library.
sample input.txt A sample text input le.
output.txt An output text le generated by the driver.
output.bin A binary output le generated by the driver. Run it using hexdump on remote to see its contents.
Deliverables
You are to provide the following:
parser.c Well commented source le. You may also add other source les as desired.
Make le that generates the shared library libparser.so, the driver program driver using libparser.so, as well as any other targets you desire. A framework has been provided in the repository.
README.md Lists team members' information, and provides a description of how the responsibilities were divided between group members including exact line numbers that were coded by individual members.
NOTE: You may use the following functions for your implementation. You may petition to have other functions included into this list if you nd a need.
The printf family. the scanf family.
File manipulation functions fopen, fclose, fread and fwrite. String utility functions strlen, strstr, strdup, strcmp.
Memory ll function memset. The fgets family.
The malloc family.
String/Numeric conversion functions atoi, atof, etc.
Some useful tips
Maintain a global list of students and update it as and when students are added/re-moved.
Although you are required to implement the functions in parser.h, implement addi-tional functions that make your job easier. Declare these functions as static.
Use a state machine to keep track of parsing. Change state as and when you parse a line.
Most importantly, start early and ask for help when you need it!
Submitting the result
Create proj2.tar.gz comprising of parser.h, parser.c and the Make le to build the program.
Submit it on mycourses.
