Simple-Web-Server

Overview

This is a simple Golang web server application that serves static files and provides a few basic HTTP endpoints. It demonstrates the use of the Go programming language for building web applications.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Usage

Features

• Static File Server: The web server serves static files from the ./static directory, which can be useful for hosting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other assets for a website.

• "Hi" Endpoint: Accessing the /hi endpoint responds with a simple "Hi" message, showcasing how to handle HTTP requests and provide responses.

• Increment Counter Endpoint: Accessing the /increment endpoint increments a counter and returns the updated counter value. This demonstrates the use of mutexes to safely manipulate shared variables in a multi-threaded environment. The use of a mutex highlights the importance of guarding against race conditions in web server applications.

Usage

• Access the static files by visiting the root URL (e.g., http://localhost:5000/).

• Get a "Hi" message by visiting http://localhost:5000/hi.

• Increment the counter by visiting http://localhost:5000/increment. Each time you access this endpoint, the counter value will increase and be displayed on the page, with proper locking to avoid race conditions.