Giving C++ Application a HTTP Web Server Functionality

Question

I have a C++ app and looking for a library that would make it a HTTP Server that's able to serve static files as well as perform very simple tasks. The only constraint is that it must be Cross-platform.

What are my options.

Clarify: I need a web interface for my application. This application is a background program that does other tasks. I want to provide a way so you can access http://localhost:9999/performtask or http://localhost:9999/viewstatus

clarification2: something like this http://www.gnu.org/software/libmicrohttpd/

Answer 1

You mention a library, do you mean something in process or out of process? You could try apache webserver.

Apache Webserver

Answer 2

Java would be a better choice for a cross-platform solution plus it has good web services apis. Take a look at Netbeans it is a good way to get started.

Answer 3

Qt framework have buildin webkit. have a lookinto that.

Answer 4

I am partial to the poco library as a starting point.

Answer 5

See this question. I ended up choosing Mongoose.

Answer 6

Take a look at Snorkel it is a light weight fast cross-platform embedded/application server SDK that allows you to quickly add web interfaces to any C/C++ application. Its free and can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/snorkelembedded. Its faster than mongoose.