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I'm Suhaan Bhandary, the person behind Crystal. It started as a simple HTTP Server in C++ and as days went by I started adding features to it to make it a Robust Web Framework. It is a great project if you want to learn in depth about C++ or Backend Development and how it works behind the scenes.
Learning Bit By Bit, Suhaan
Dive into the C++ World of Backend Brilliance! Create Robust, Flexible Apps with Your Unique Style, All Up to Modern Standards. Experience a Smooth Ride with MVC (Model View Controller) Architecture for Effortless Functionality!
Monitor is a Program which Ensures Instant Live Restarts, Allowing one to see Changes in Real Time. Say Goodbye to Tedious Manual Restarts and Embrace a Seamless Workflow.
Crystal incorporates a dynamic routing system that boasts robust support for URL parameters. This functionality empowers developers to seamlessly manage an array of routes, each with its own set of dynamic parameters. A standout feature lies in its proficiency to effortlessly process URL parameters, thereby facilitating the dynamic rendering of content.
URL parameters and search queries are powerful tools in web browsing. Parameters act like customizable keys, tailoring our web experience by unlocking specific content. Search queries, on the other hand, are like magic words in a search bar, fetching the most relevant results. Together, they make our online experience flexible and interactive, allowing us to navigate the web with precision.
A status code in HTTP is a three-digit number returned by a server to indicate the outcome of a client's request. It categorizes responses into classes, such as success, redirection, client error, or server error.
All HTTP response status codes are separated into five classes or categories. The first digit of the status code defines the class of response, while the last two digits do not have any classifying or categorization role. There are five classes defined by the standard:
JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data format. It's commonly used in REST APIs for exchanging information between a client and server. It allows for easy data interchange, making communication between different systems more efficient and standardized.
Public Files can be easily served by stored them in the public folder and accessing it through the link /filePathRelativeToPublic. The files in the public folder are automatically registered in the router as a GET request which can be access from anywhere.
A Request can be redirected from one route to other, it can be useful to handle different cases where there is conditional routing or if the user is restricted from viewing the content.
Coming Soon..
Working on a solution similar to EJS template Language. Currently only {{variable}} in html file can be replaced with an string value.
Client-side caching is a way to save copies of web resources (like images, scripts, etc.) on a user's device. This helps the browser reuse these resources without asking the server again. It speeds up webpage loading.
ETags are unique IDs generated by a server to represent a specific version of a resource. When a user asks for a resource, the server sends it along with the ETag. When the user asks again, it sends the ETag back. If the resource hasn't changed, the server sends a no change code to client, then client uses the previous stored data.
All the Public Files have ETags added to them so that the client caches the data and reuses the files if no change in files. The ETag is created using the file size and it's modified date.
Crystal contains a Singleton Pattern for SQLite.
Here is the visitor count after previous server restart. Visitor Count = 1
Live Restart is a feature which can be used while developing an Application to view changes as they happen.
For Live Restarts, we have a InHouse Program called Monitor.
Monitor is a Program which Ensures Instant Live Restarts, Allowing one to see Changes in Real Time. Say Goodbye to Tedious Manual Restarts and Embrace a Seamless Workflow.
A Classic Tic Tac Toe Game which uses HTML, CSS and JS as public files from the Backend Server. These public files are cached using ETags to improve load times on revisits.
TestThis is the default fallback page which is displayed when the given URL is wrong or doesn't match with any routes.
TestRedirect to Google shows the redirection functionality of the server, server can easily redirect a request from one route to other.
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