C++ Web Server

A simple web server implemented in C++ that handles HTTP requests and serves static files.

Features

• TCP socket communication using Winsock2
• HTTP/1.1 protocol support
• GET request handling
• Static file serving (HTML, JPG, TXT)
• 404 error handling
• Proper connection management

Project Structure

.
├── webserver.cpp    # Main server implementation
├── index.html       # Default landing page
├── duck/            # Directory containing duck images
│   └── duck selfie.jpg
└── plant/           # Directory containing plant-related files
    ├── my_plant.jpg
    └── word.txt

Available Endpoints

• / - Main landing page with server information
• /duck - Duck selfie page
• /plant/my_plant.jpg - Plant image
• /plant/word.txt - Text file

Technical Details

The server is built using:

• Windows Socket API (Winsock2)
• Standard C++ libraries

How It Works

1. Initializes Winsock2 for network communication
2. Creates a TCP socket and binds it to port 8080
3. Listens for incoming connections
4. Accepts client connections
5. Processes HTTP requests
6. Serves requested files
7. Closes connections properly

Building and Running

1. Compile the server:

make main

2. Run the server:

.\webserver.exe

3. Access the server using your browser (default port is 8080):

http://localhost:8080

Requirements

• Windows operating system
• C++ compiler (g++ or compatible)
• Winsock2 library