httpd

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Introduction

The HTTPd project is aimed at developing an HTTP/1.1 server in accordance with the HTTP/1.1 specification detailed in various RFCs. The project's focus is on understanding and implementing the protocol's requirements, with an emphasis on running the server as a daemon.

Architecture

The project is modular, with each part contributing to the overall functionality of the HTTP server. Key components include:

• Config Module: Handles loading and managing configuration files.
• Utils Module: Provides utility functions, particularly for string handling.
• HTTP Module: Contains all HTTP-related functionalities, such as parsing requests and creating responses.
• Daemon Module: Assists in daemonizing the program, handling process forking, and signal management.
• Server Module: Manages the creation and execution of the server, including socket preparation and the accept loop.
• Logger Module: Acts as the logger for the server, aiding in debugging network interactions.

Core Features

1. Configuration: Ability to parse configuration files and handle global settings and virtual hosts.
2. Basic Server Functionality: Including network programming aspects and an echo server setup for initial testing.
3. Daemon Control: Implementation of daemon processes with start, stop, reload, and restart capabilities.
4. HTTP 1.1 Support: Handling HTTP requests and responses following the HTTP/1.1 standards.
5. Error Handling: Robust management of HTTP errors and status codes.
6. Logging: Detailed logging of requests and responses for debugging and monitoring.

Usage

To use the HTTPd server, follow these steps:

1. Compile the project using the provided Makefiles.
2. Configure the server using the server.conf file, specifying global settings and virtual hosts.
3. Start the server using the command: ./httpd [-options] server.conf. Options include --dry-run for testing configurations and -a [action] for daemon control actions like start, stop, reload, and restart.

Testing

The project includes unit tests and supports testing using tools like cURL and netcat. It's recommended to create a comprehensive testsuite to ensure all functionalities work as expected.

This README provides a high-level overview of your project. For detailed instructions and a complete understanding of each component, users should refer to the specific sections of the project documentation.