Simple Web Server in C

This is a simple web server implemented in C that serves static files such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, videos, and PDFs. The server listens on port 8080 and handles basic HTTP GET requests.

Features

• Static File Serving: The server can serve static files like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, videos, and PDFs.
• Basic Error Handling: The server responds with 404 Not Found for missing files and 405 Method Not Allowed for unsupported HTTP methods.
• MIME Type Detection: The server automatically detects the MIME type of the requested file based on its extension.
• Multi-Client Support: The server can handle multiple client connections sequentially.

Project Structure

• server.c: The main C file containing the web server implementation.
• index.html: The default homepage served by the server.
• about.html: A sample "About" page.
• contact.html: A sample "Contact" page.
• 404.html: A custom 404 error page displayed when a requested file is not found.

How to Run

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Keeththi2003/Webserver-in-C.git
   cd Webserver-in-C

2. Complie the Server:

   gcc server.c -o server

3. Run the Server:

   ./server

4. Access the Server: Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080/.

Supported File Types

The server supports the following file types:

• HTML: .html
• CSS:.css
• Javascript: .js
• Images: .jpg .jpeg .png
• Video: .mp4
• Audio: .mp3
• PDF: .pdf

Error Handling

• 404 Not Found: If a requested file does not exist, the server responds with a custom 404.html page.
• 405 Method Not Allowed: If an unsupported HTTP method is used (e.g., POST), the server responds with a 405 Method Not Allowed error.

Customization

• Port: You can change the port the server listens on by modifying the PORT constant in server.c.

• Error Pages: You can customize the 404.html page or add other error pages as needed.

• File Types: You can extend the getFileType function in server.c to support additional file types.

Limitations

• This server is designed for educational purposes and is not suitable for production use.

• It does not support advanced HTTP features like caching, compression, or HTTPS.

• It handles one client at a time and does not support concurrent connections.(In the future, I will upgrade te server to support multi-threading, allowing it to handle multiple clients concurrently.)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.