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AZNet BBS — Development

Requirements

Linux system
Python 3.13+
No external Python dependencies (Milestone 1)

Running the Server


python3 run_server.py

First run will:

Create data/anet.db
Prompt for SysOp password
Start telnet listener

Connect with: telnet localhost 2323

Development Principles

Favor clarity over cleverness
Preserve original CNet behavior where practical
Comment asyncio code extensively
Avoid unnecessary dependencies

Coding Style

One responsibility per module
Explicit state machines
No global state leakage
Configuration centralized in config.py