In this project, you see how you go from a simple prototype without any form of abstraction (no functions, no classes) to a generic system in which some important abstractions have been added. Also, you get a brief introduction to the nntplib library, which lets you interact with Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) servers.
NNTP is a standard network protocol for managing messages posted on Usenet discussion groups. NNTP servers form a global network that collectively manages these newsgroups, and through an NNTP client (also called a newsreader) you can post and read messages. Most recent web browsers include NNTP clients, and separate clients ...
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