Hello Server

Project Overview

The hello_server project is a simple web server designed to demonstrate the basics of handling HTTP requests and responses using Python. This server responds with a "Hello, World!" message, making it an excellent starting point for those new to web development and server-side programming.

Features

• Simple HTTP Server: Implements a basic HTTP server that responds with a "Hello, World!" message.
• Python Implementation: Utilizes Python's built-in libraries to handle HTTP requests.
• Educational Purpose: Ideal for beginners to understand the fundamentals of web server operations and HTTP protocol.

Requirements

• Python 3.x

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/fguzman82/hello_server.git
   cd hello_server

2. Run the Server:

   python hello_server.py

3. Access the Server: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080. You should see the message "Hello, World!".

Code Explanation

The main code for the server is located in the hello_server.py file. Here's a brief overview:

import http.server
import socketserver

PORT = 8080

class MyHandler(http.server.SimpleHTTPRequestHandler):
    def do_GET(self):
        self.send_response(200)
        self.send_header("Content-type", "text/html")
        self.end_headers()
        self.wfile.write(b"Hello, World!")

with socketserver.TCPServer(("", PORT), MyHandler) as httpd:
    print(f"Serving at port {PORT}")
    httpd.serve_forever()