Implementing a Simple HTTP Server in Java

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Summary: Learn how to create a basic HTTP server in Java to handle client requests and serve content over the web. This guide covers the fundamental steps to set up and run a simple HTTP server using Java programming language.
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Setting Up the HTTP Server

First, let's create a Java class for our HTTP server. We'll name it SimpleHTTPServer.

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Running the HTTP Server

To run the server, compile the SimpleHTTPServer class and execute the generated bytecode.

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Testing the HTTP Server

Conclusion

In this guide, we've implemented a simple HTTP server in Java using basic socket programming. While this server is very basic and lacks many features found in production-grade servers, it serves as a good starting point for understanding how HTTP servers work at a fundamental level.

Feel free to experiment with the code and explore additional features such as handling different HTTP methods, serving static files, or implementing more complex request handling logic.