WEBSERV

Webserv aims to create a fully functional web server written in C++98.

Table of Contents

• General Info
• Technologies Used
• Features
• Screenshots
• Setup
• Usage
• Contact

General Information

• The primary role of the web server is to store, process and deliver requested information to the end users.
• By building a web server, we could gain a deep understanding of the HTTP protocol, websockets and the Common Gateway Interface (CGI).

Technologies Used

• C++98
• Python3
• HTML5
• CSS

Features

• HTTP requests: GET, POST, DELETE
• File upload via POST request
• CGI - displaying a page via the python interpreter
• Directory listing

Screenshots

Setup

Requirements are:

• C++98
• Python3 (/usr/local/bin/python3)
• Mozilla Firefox
• Config file

Usage

make && ./webserv data/conf/default.conf

Or after make, provide your own custom .conf file.

make && ./webserv you_own_conf_file

Sources

• What is a socket
• Dealing With and Getting Around Blocking Sockets
• HTTP Made Really Easy Structure of HTTP transactions
• Sample HTTP Exchange
• Diagram for server
• Lecture that explains sockets pretty well with examples (no clue how this ended up in my google search 😬)
• Struct used in lecture
• Socket/Client applications
• Web Server Concepts and Examples
• Mozilla HTTP Requests & Responders
• Mozilla HTTP Forwarding
• Very clear Poll() guide

Contact

Created by m-camps, xvoorvaa, alexdrumi