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[hetra]

Hello All,

Is it possible to make some form of HTTP request in C++? Also, is there a way to control ports in C++?

I heard stuff about it and wondered if it was possible in C++.

Thanks.

[WingedPanther]

You need to make a network connection, and send/receive appropriate HTTP compliant messages over it. Most web browsers are coded in C or C++.

[Warrior]

These things are platform dependent and you will have to use the corresponding API of the OS you are using.
Windows provide Wininet which makes it easier to do http://msdn.microsof...3%28VS.85).aspx
Also sockets socket Function (Windows)

Linux is great for networking Linux Howtos: C/C++ -> Sockets Tutorial

Warrior

[TeenChristian]

What would the ability to control ports do? :o
sounds interesting, but I have no clue what the benefit is

[WingedPanther]

There is also a boost library that can help you make cross-platform code. Of course, it will use the underlying platform to make the connection. Boost.Asio

[hetra]

Well, sounds too complicated to be answered in a thread, so what concepts would I need to learn?

[WingedPanther]

Mostly, you just need to know the format of an HTTP request, which is pretty simple.

[hetra]

Yeah that's simple, but how do I implement that into C++ code? What syntax? (After I had the library of course).

[WingedPanther]

You just open a connection on port 80 (I haven't used the asio library, so would need to look up the syntax myself), then just send a message that is compliant with the standard HTTP protocol.

[hetra]

That's why I wanted to know how to open ports in C++.

[Chrisaster]

Hunter100 said:

That's why I wanted to know how to open ports in C++.

It depends on your operating system. If you're using Windows then I would advise you learn about WinSock here.

[WingedPanther]

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