ashfinn / httpy

A simple HTTP server implemented in Python that handles basic HTTP requests and responds according to specified endpoints.

httPY

This is a solution to the "Build Your Own HTTP server" Challenge.

A simple HTTP server implemented in Python that handles basic HTTP requests and responds according to specified endpoints.

Description

This Python script sets up a basic HTTP server that can handle incoming requests and respond accordingly. It currently supports several endpoints:

• /: Returns a 200 OK response.
• /echo/{message}: Echoes back the provided message.
• /user-agent: Retrieves and returns the User-Agent header value from the request.
• /files/{filename}: Serves a file from the specified directory.
• POST /files/{filename}: Accepts file uploads and stores them in the specified directory.

The server is implemented using Python's socket module, providing a foundational understanding of how HTTP servers can be built from scratch.

Features

• Handles incoming HTTP GET and POST requests.
• Supports basic endpoints for various responses.
• Logs incoming requests and headers.
• Serves static files from a specified directory.
• Accepts file uploads and stores them in a specified directory.
• Error handling for common HTTP status codes (200, 400, 404, 500).

Roadmap

This roadmap outlines the planned enhancements and features for the httPY project. My goal is to improve the coolness, uniqueness, employability, and code quality of the project.

• Add HTTPS support for secure communication.
• Implement request routing capabilities.
• Develop middleware functionality.
• Create a web-based interface for monitoring server activity.
• Integrate real-time data processing features.
• Provide examples integrating with modern web frameworks.
• Develop detailed use-case examples and tutorials.
• Enhance documentation with comprehensive guides.
• Showcase real-world applications or projects using httPY.
• Create a series of tutorial videos demonstrating usage and features.
• Improve code comments and documentation.
• Implement extensive error handling and logging.
• Write unit tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.
• Refactor code for better readability and performance.

Contribution

I welcome contributions from the community! Feel free to open issues, submit pull requests, or suggest features and improvements.

Together, let's make httPY a powerful and robust HTTP server implementation in Python!