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This repository contains a simple web server implemented in C language. It serves as a basic example of how to create a minimalistic web server capable of handling HTTP requests.
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Clone the Repository: git clone https://github.com/valeriot30/webserver cd webserver
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Compile the Server: Ensure you have GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) installed on your system. gcc -o webserver webserver.c
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Edit config: Make sure you rename server.example.conf into server.example and fill up with your data
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Run the Server: Execute the provided bash script named
script.shto start the server. ./script.sh or sh script.sh
Use flag -e to execute your code after compiling
Use flag -v to debug with Valgrind (Linux only)
This script compiles the server (if not already compiled) and runs it on the default port 8080.
Once the server is running, it will listen for incoming HTTP requests and using TCP transport protocol. You can access the server through a web browser or use tools like cURL to make requests.
By default, the server serves files from the public directory but feel free to change the root directory. Place your HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or any other web content in this directory to be served by the server.
Every Linux Distribution and MacOS
Not supported on Windows.
- The server is intentionally kept simple for educational purposes and may not be suitable for production environments without further enhancements and security measures.
- Feel free to modify and extend the server code to suit your requirements. Understanding how it works can provide valuable insights into web server technology and network programming in C.
Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
For any questions or inquiries, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]