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C++ File Server

Building a File Server

C++ file server serves static files with Crow.

Introduction to Crow Framework

Crow is a C++ microframework inspired by Python's Flask. It is designed to handle HTTP requests efficiently and is perfect for creating lightweight web servers, including file servers. Crow provides a simple API to define routes and manage HTTP requests, making it an excellent choice for serving static files.

Setting Up a Basic Crow Project

Before you can start serving files, you need to set up a basic Crow project. Ensure you have g++ installed, as well as Boost libraries (a dependency for Crow).

Start by creating a new directory for your project and initializing a Crow-based application.

Installing Crow

To use Crow, you need to include its header files. You can clone the Crow repository and include it in your project.

Clone the Crow repository:

Include Crow headers in your project:

Create a file named main.cpp and include the Crow header:

Serving Static Files

To serve static files, you can define a route that maps to the directory containing your files. Crow allows you to easily set up such routes.

In main.cpp, add the following code to serve files from a directory called static:

Compiling and Running Your Server

After setting up your project, you can compile your C++ file server using g++ and run it to serve static files.

Use the following command to compile your project:

Run the server:

Your server is now running on port 18080. You can access static files by navigating to http://localhost:18080/filename in your browser.

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