Implementing a Multi-threaded Web Server in Java

Learn how to create a multi-threaded web server in Java to handle multiple client requests concurrently. This guide covers the basics of socket programming and threading in Java.
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In this guide, we'll explore how to implement a multi-threaded web server in Java. A web server is a software application that serves content to clients over the HTTP protocol. By making the web server multi-threaded, we can handle multiple client requests concurrently, improving the server's efficiency and responsiveness.

Setting Up the Project

First, let's set up our Java project. Create a new Java project in your preferred Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or a simple text editor. Ensure you have the Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your system.

Writing the Server Code

We'll use Java's built-in ServerSocket class to create a server socket that listens for incoming client connections. When a client connects, we'll spawn a new thread to handle the client's request. Here's a basic outline of our server code:

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Running the Server

Conclusion

In this guide, we learned how to implement a multi-threaded web server in Java using socket programming and threading. Our server can handle multiple client requests concurrently, improving its efficiency and responsiveness. You can extend this basic implementation to serve more complex web applications and handle various HTTP methods and request types.