C++ HTTP Server

A lightweight HTTP server implemented in C++ that handles basic HTTP requests. This server is designed to be simple, efficient, and easy to extend.

Features

• Simple HTTP server that runs on localhost
• Handles basic HTTP GET requests
• Configurable port
• Basic error handling and logging
• Clean, modular code structure

Prerequisites

• C++ compiler (tested with GCC/G++ 6.3.0)
• Git
• Windows, Linux, or macOS

Project Structure

cpp-http-server/
├── build/          # Build outputs and artifacts
├── include/        # Header files
├── src/            # Source files
│   └── main.cpp    # Main program entry point
├── .gitignore      # Git ignore file
└── README.md       # This README

Building the Project

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/cpp-http-server.git
   cd cpp-http-server
   

2. Compile the project:

   g++ -o build/server src/main.cpp -std=c++11
   

Running the Server

1. Start the server:

   ./build/server
   

   On Windows:

   build\server.exe
   

2. The server will start on localhost (127.0.0.1) port 8080 by default.

3. Test the server by opening a web browser and navigating to:

   http://localhost:8080
   

   Or using curl:

   curl http://localhost:8080
   

Configuration

You can modify the port by changing the PORT constant in the source code.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.