https://github.com/nevinmathew/simple-web-server

This is a basic Golang web server that serves static files. This is a minimal web server, handle simple HTTP requests, & manage shared variables safely using mutexes to prevent race conditions.
https://github.com/nevinmathew/simple-web-server

go golang mutex race-conditions web-server

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This is a basic Golang web server that serves static files. This is a minimal web server, handle simple HTTP requests, & manage shared variables safely using mutexes to prevent race conditions.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/nevinmathew/simple-web-server
• Owner: nevinmathew
• Created: 2023-01-16T06:14:19.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-12-15T03:00:22.000Z (about 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-07T10:20:36.656Z (about 2 months ago)
• Topics: go, golang, mutex, race-conditions, web-server
• Language: Go
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• Size: 6.84 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# Simple-Web-Server

## Overview

This is a simple Golang web server application that serves static files and provides a few basic HTTP endpoints. It demonstrates the use of the Go programming language for building web applications.

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)

- [Usage](#usage)

## Features

- **Static File Server**: The web server serves static files from the `./static` directory, which can be useful for hosting HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other assets for a website.

- **"Hi" Endpoint**: Accessing the `/hi` endpoint responds with a simple "Hi" message, showcasing how to handle HTTP requests and provide responses.

- **Increment Counter Endpoint**: Accessing the `/increment` endpoint increments a counter and returns the updated counter value. This demonstrates the use of mutexes to safely manipulate shared variables in a multi-threaded environment. The use of a mutex highlights the importance of guarding against race conditions in web server applications.

## Usage

- Access the static files by visiting the root URL (e.g., [http://localhost:5000/](http://localhost:5000/)).

- Get a "Hi" message by visiting [http://localhost:5000/hi](http://localhost:5000/hi).

- Increment the counter by visiting [http://localhost:5000/increment](http://localhost:5000/increment). Each time you access this endpoint, the counter value will increase and be displayed on the page, with proper locking to avoid race conditions.