Close Menu

gcdwebserver

Getting Started

Welcome to the documentation for GCDWebServer! This library allows you to easily add a web server to your macOS or iOS app. Below, you’ll find everything you need to get started with using GCDWebServer in your projects.

Installation

To install GCDWebServer, you can use CocoaPods. Simply add the following line to your Podfile:

pod 'GCDWebServer'

Note: GCDWebServer requires a minimum deployment target of iOS 8 or macOS 10.10.

Usage

GCDWebServer provides a straightforward API for adding a web server to your app. Here’s a brief overview of the key concepts and usage:

  1. Create an instance of GCDWebServer.
  2. Configure the server’s routes (URLs) and handlers (blocks of code to process incoming requests).
  3. Start the server.
  4. Handle requests and respond accordingly.
  5. Stop the server when no longer needed.

Example

Here’s a simple example to demonstrate the basic usage of GCDWebServer:

// Import GCDWebServer
import GCDWebServer

// Create a web server instance
let webServer = GCDWebServer()

// Define a handler for the root URL ("/")
webServer.addDefaultHandler(forMethod: "GET", request: GCDWebServerRequest.self) { request in
    return GCDWebServerDataResponse(html:"

Welcome to GCDWebServer!


")
}

// Start the server
webServer.start(withPort: 8080, bonjourName: "my-web-server")

// ... Handle other requests if needed ...

// Stop the server when done
webServer.stop()

Detailed Documentation

If you need more detailed information on specific aspects of GCDWebServer, you can refer to the following sections:

Routing

In GCDWebServer, routing refers to determining how incoming requests are mapped to specific handlers. You can define routes using path patterns and specify which handler should handle the request for each route.

Handlers

Handlers in GCDWebServer are blocks of code that process incoming requests and generate appropriate responses. You can define different handlers for different routes or request methods.

Responses

In GCDWebServer, responses represent the content that is sent back to the client in response to a request. Responses can be customized to include different content types, headers, and HTTP status codes.

Security

GCDWebServer provides various security features, such as SSL/TLS encryption, digest authentication, and configurable access control. You can configure these features to ensure secure communication between your app and clients.

Advanced Topics

If you require more advanced functionality or have specific use cases, GCDWebServer offers additional features such as WebSocket support, server-side file uploads, and custom request and response processing.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues or errors while using GCDWebServer, you can refer to the troubleshooting section for common solutions and workarounds.

Conclusion

With GCDWebServer, you can easily integrate a web server into your macOS or iOS app, allowing you to serve content and handle requests. Whether you need a simple HTTP server or more advanced functionality, GCDWebServer provides a flexible and powerful solution. Happy coding!