Webserv

Webserv is a C++98 project that allows you to create your own HTTP server inspired by NGINX.

This project aims to provide a deeper understanding of HTTP and its protocols, as well as the development of a functional web server.

Usage

To use Webserv, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Compile the source files by using the make command
3. Run the executable to start the HTTP server: ./webserv <configuration_file>
4. Access the server using a web browser or tools like cURL.

Functionalities

Webserv provides the following functionalities:

• I/O Multiplexing using poll()
• Non-blocking file descriptors for read/recv and write/send functions.
• Support for GET, POST and DELETE methods.
• Support for multipart requests.
• Compatibility with web browsers.
• Accurate HTTP response status codes.
• CGI execution.
• Ability to serve a fully static website.
• File upload and download functionality for clients.
• Directory Listing.
• Stress tested with 500 concurrent users during 60s with 100% availability.
• Successful memory management on execution and error.

The configuration file allows customization of the server such as:

• Server names.
• Client body size limit.
• Locations.
• Allowed methods.
• Default error pages.
• Route redirections.
• CGI execution settings.
• Listening to multiple ports.

I would like to express my gratitude to my peer, pedperei, for his collaboration and support throughout this project. His contributions were invaluable and greatly appreciated.