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Software Craftsmanship - HTTP Server

Introduction

Implement a basic HTTP web server that can handle requests, parse headers, and route to different handlers. This challenge explores web protocols, server architecture, and request processing.

Objectives

  • Understand HTTP protocol and request/response cycle
  • Implement request parsing and routing
  • Handle static file serving and dynamic content
  • Learn about server performance and concurrency

Instructions

  1. Environment Setup:

    • Choose your preferred programming language
    • Set up a project structure following common conventions for your chosen language (e.g., src/ for source files, tests/ for test files, static/ for web assets)

  2. Implementation Details:

    • Parse HTTP requests including method, path, headers, and body
    • Implement routing for different endpoints
    • Serve static files with proper MIME types
    • Handle different HTTP methods (GET, POST, etc.)
    • Add support for query parameters and form data

  3. Testing:

    • Test with web browsers and curl commands
    • Verify correct header handling and status codes
    • Check concurrent request handling
    • Test with various file types and sizes

Possible Improvements

  • Add HTTPS support with TLS
  • Implement middleware for logging and authentication
  • Add template engine for dynamic content
  • Create REST API endpoints with JSON responses

Conclusion

By completing this challenge, you will gain experience in web server development and understand the fundamentals of client-server web communication.

Happy coding!