WebServ - HTTP Server from Scratch

About

This is a HTTP/1.1 compliant webserver built from scratch in C++. It is designed for efficiency, scalability, and configurability, using non-blocking I/O and a single epoll instance to handle clients simultaneously without blocking.

Features

• HTTP/1.1 compliant: Supports GET, POST, and DELETE methods
• Non-blocking I/O through epoll
• Nginx-like configuration:
  • Multiple server blocks with customizable settings:
    • Port and host binding
    • Server name routing
    • Custom error pages
    • Client body size limits
  • Advanced routing and location blocks:
    • HTTP redirection
    • Directory listing (enable/disable)
    • Default index file selection
• CGI support:
  • Execute scripts in various languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
  • Configurable CGI timeout to prevent resource exhaustion
  • Restricts CGI execution to specific directories for security
• Stress-tested using Siege benchmarking tool

Usage

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Chr-ss/Webserv.git

# Navigate to the project directory
cd Webserv

# Compile the project
make

# Create a new configuration file under configs/ or adjust an exisiting one
# (see example configs in configs/)

# Run the server with default configuration (running on localhost:8080)
./webserv

# Or specify a configuration file
./webserv config_file.conf