HTTP Core project involves writing your own HTTP server in C++ 98. It provides an opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the HTTP protocol and gain practical experience in system programming. The project emphasizes non-blocking I/O operations, HTTP request handling, configuration file parsing, and server configuration.
Before running the Webserv program, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
- C++ compiler (supporting C++ 98 standard)
- Make build system
- Unix-like operating system (Linux, macOS)
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Clone the project repository from Git:
git clone <repository-url>
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Navigate to the project directory:
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Compile the source code using the provided Makefile:
make
Once the compilation is successful, follow these steps to run the Webserv program:
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Run the executable with the configuration file as an argument:
./webserv [configuration-file]
Replace [configuration-file] with the path to your configuration file. If no configuration file is provided, the program may use a default configuration file.
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Access the HTTP server from a web browser:
Open a web browser and enter the URL corresponding to the server's host and port specified in the configuration file. For example:
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Test various HTTP methods and functionalities:
- Use HTTP methods such as GET, POST, and DELETE to interact with the server.
- Test the server's response to different requests and verify that it behaves as expected according to the project requirements.
After testing the program, you can clean up the generated files by running:
make clean