Simple HTTP Server in C

A minimalist HTTP server written in C that serves an index.html file on port 8080.

Prerequisites

• GCC compiler
• POSIX-compliant system (Linux, macOS, etc.)
• index.html file in the same directory as the server

Build

gcc -Wall server.c -o server -pthread

Run

./server

Makefile

make
make clean

1. Place an index.html file in the same directory as the server.
2. Open a browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

Notes

• The server handles GET requests for / and returns index.html.
• Other requests receive a 404 response.
• Uses POSIX threads for concurrent client handling.
• Ensure port 8080 is free.