Webserv is a C++ 98 HTTP server. The subject of the project can be found here.
- The program must never crash or quit unexpectedly.
- A Makefile must be provided, adhering to specific rules.
- Code compilation must utilize c++ with the flags -Wall -Wextra -Werror.
- Compliance with C++ 98 standard is mandatory.
- Usage of external libraries, including Boost, is prohibited.
- Configuration file handling: The program must accept a configuration file as an argument or use a default path.
- Non-blocking behavior: The server should never block, and clients can be gracefully handled if necessary.
- Use of only one poll() (or equivalent) for all I/O operations.
- Accurate HTTP response status codes.
- Ability to serve static websites and handle file uploads.
- Support for GET, POST, and DELETE methods.
- Stress testing to ensure the server remains available.
- Compatibility with a chosen web browser.
- Default error pages.
- Ability to listen to multiple ports.
- Inspiration from NGINX configuration file structure.
- Configuration options for server port, host, server names, default error pages, and more.
- Setup of routes with various configuration options, including HTTP methods, redirection, directory listings, CGI execution, and handling of uploaded files.
To get started with webserv, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/your/repo.git - Navigate to the project directory:
cd webserv - Compile the source files using the provided Makefile:
make - Run the executable with a configuration file:
./webserv [configuration_file]
