README.md

Java HTTP Server Implementation

This project implements a basic HTTP server in Java, following the stages outlined in the CodeCrafters HTTP server course (https://app.codecrafters.io/courses/http-server).

Features

• Handles GET and POST requests
• Supports file serving and creation
• Implements content encoding (currently gzip)
• Handles multiple concurrent connections using a thread pool
• Validates HTTP requests and headers
• Provides appropriate error responses for invalid requests

Key Components

1. WebServer: The main class that initializes the server and manages incoming connections.
2. ClientHandler: Handles individual client connections and processes HTTP requests.
3. RequestHandler: Parses and validates HTTP requests, routing them to appropriate handlers.
4. ResponseWriter: Generates and sends HTTP responses.
5. FileHandler: Manages file-related operations (serving and creating files).
6. ContentEncoder: Handles content encoding (e.g., gzip compression) for responses.

How to Run

1. Compile the Java files.
2. Run the WebServer class.
3. The server will start on port 8080 by default.