Build a Micro HTTP Server for Embedded System

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Claims a working micro HTTP server that follows RFC 2616/HTTP 1.1, prototypes in Python prototype → C rewrite with automated unit tests (Travis CI runs 9 tests in ~0.21s), and runs on an STM32F4‑Discovery under an RTOS. Implements a minimal socket API, select() emulation, UART driver for an ESP8266 over UART Wi‑Fi module, request routing/CGI‑like dispatch, and middleware. Demo lights board LEDs via HTTP; author reports it fits tight memory (≈15.2 KB bottleneck) and successfully handles concurrent requests.

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1. 0:00Intro
2. 0:40Motor Controlling
3. 1:03Measurement of Motor
4. 8:25Entity Header Fields
5. 9:23Single Server Thread & Single Client
6. 9:58Flow Chart of Server Socket
7. 10:15Concurrency
8. 11:52Steps for CGI
9. 16:19Middleware - Route Flow Chart
10. 18:02Directory Tree in Python Version
11. 25:36Micro HTTP Server on FreeRTOS
12. 25:50Principles of Implementation
13. 26:17Reference Serial Drivers of Linux
14. 30:53Select System Call Implementation
15. 38:42Server Socket Flow Chart
16. 44:51Communication Wiring

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