Lightweight HTTP web server implemented in C++98, designed to provide a straightforward yet robust solution for serving web content and handling basic HTTP requests.

Key Features

• C++98 Compatibility: Written entirely in C++98
• HTTP/1.1 Support: Handles core HTTP/1.1 methods, including GET, POST, and DELETE
• Static File Serving: Serves static files from a configurable root directory
• Configurable Server: Uses a configuration file (nginx-style) to define server behavior, ports, document roots, error pages, and more
• Concurrent Connections: Supports multiple simultaneous client connections using non-blocking I/O
• Custom Error Pages: Allows definition of custom error pages
• CGI Support: Can execute CGI scripts for dynamic content generation
• Simple Build & Run: Minimal dependencies; just a C++98-compatible compiler and a Linux OS (for epoll)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• C++98-compatible compiler (e.g., g++)
• Linux OS (tested on Arch and Ubuntu)

Building the Project

make

Running the Server

./webserv [configuration_file]

Accessing the Server

• Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:PORT/
• Or use curl for command-line testing

Configuration

The server uses a configuration file to define its behavior. Example configuration options include:

• Listening ports
• Server names
• Root directory for static files
• Error pages
• CGI script paths

Refer to the example config file in the repository for details

Project Structure

• Server Core: Manages sockets, connections, and the main event loop
• Request Parser: Interprets incoming HTTP requests
• Response Builder: Constructs and sends HTTP responses
• Configuration Loader: Parses and applies server settings
• CGI Handler: Executes CGI scripts for dynamic content

License

This project is open source. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

Inspired by classic web server projects and the 42 curriculum.