HTTP_FILE_SERVER

Introduction

I have developed a web server that handles multiple incoming HTTP GET requests and responds with an HTTP response message, including the appropriate Content-Type header according to the standard HTTP protocol. This project was developed as part of the CSE-322 (Computer Networking) course at BUET CSE.

The project was built using Java and developed in IntelliJ IDEA, but it can also be run in other environments.

• The server is implemented in Java.
• The client can be either a web browser or a Java-based client application.

To learn more about the project details and requirements, see the Assignment_1 file in the repository.

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Requirements

1. Java SE Development Kit (JDK)
   • This project was tested on Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 23.0.1+11-39)
   • Get the latest JDK here: JDK Download

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Installation & Usage

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/LegendaryDarkKnight/HTTP_FILE_SERVER.git

2. Navigate to the src directory and create a root directory

The root directory will be used as the root filesystem for the web server.

cd src
mkdir root

3. Compile and Start the Server

javac Server/ServerThread.java Server/Server.java
java Server.Server

4. Access the Server from a Browser

Open your web browser and visit:

http://localhost:5033

5. Start the Client (For Uploading Files)

Open another terminal instance and run the client application:

javac Client/ClientThread.java Client/Client.java
java Client.Client

Notes:

• The command-line client can only upload files that are located in the src directory.
• The web client can browse, view, and download files but does not support uploading.

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License

This project is developed as part of an academic assignment and is free to use for learning purposes. Feel free to modify and experiment with it!

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For any issues or contributions, feel free to submit an issue or pull request on the repository. 🚀