WebServer – Build Your Own HTTP Server 🚀

WebServer is a simple HTTP server implemented in C++ as part of the 42 curriculum. It simulates the core functionality of a web server by handling HTTP requests, serving static files, and managing connections. This project provides a deep understanding of networking, HTTP protocols, and server-client architecture.

Features

• ✅ HTTP Request Handling

  • Parses and responds to HTTP GET, POST, DELETE and OPTIONS requests.

• ✅ Static File Serving

  • Serves HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and image files from the server.

• ✅ HTTP Response Codes

  • Handles standard HTTP status codes such as 200 OK, 404 Not Found, 500 Internal Server Error, etc.

• ✅ Basic Authentication

  • Implements simple HTTP authentication to restrict access to certain resources.

• ✅ Request Logging

  • Logs incoming server requests, errors, and actions for troubleshooting and analysis.

• ✅ Multi-threading

  • Allows the server to handle multiple client connections concurrently, improving performance and scalability.

• ✅ Virtual Hosts

  • Supports multiple virtual hosts, allowing the server to host different domains with distinct configurations.

• ✅ CGI Support

  • Executes dynamic content generation through CGI scripts, enabling server-side processing.

Technologies Used

• 💻 Language: C++
• 🌐 Protocols: HTTP/1.1, TCP/IP
• ⚡ Concurrency: Multi-threading
• 🧑‍💻 Additional Technologies: CGI, Virtual Hosts, File System Management

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/erikgonk/Web_Server.git && cd Web_Server
   

2. Execute it:

   make r
   

3. Make Request:

   Open another terminal and run:
   firefox "http://localhost:8080"