Building a Simple Port Scanner in Python

In this tutorial, we will create a basic port scanner using Python. A port scanner is a tool used to identify open ports and services available on a target machine. This script will help you understand the basics of network programming in Python using the socket library.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

1. Python installed on your machine (Python 3.6 or higher recommended).
2. Basic understanding of Python programming.
3. Text editor or IDE (e.g., VSCode, PyCharm, Sublime Text). …

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