Getting Started with Our HTTP Server

Welcome to the Getting Started tutorial! This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up and using our HTTP server. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• A terminal or command prompt
• Basic understanding of HTTP concepts
• Internet connection

💡 Tip: If you're new to HTTP, check out our HTTP Basics Tutorial for a quick overview.

🧰 Step-by-Step Setup

1. Install the Server
   Run the installation command:

   npm install -g our-http-server  
   

   

2. Start the Server
   Navigate to your project directory and execute:

   our-http-server start  
   

   This will launch the server on http://localhost:3000.

3. Send Your First Request
   Use curl or your browser to access:

   curl http://localhost:3000/docs  
   

   

4. Handle Responses
   The server will return JSON data by default. Customize response formats in the config.js file.

📚 Next Steps

• Explore advanced features in our Advanced Tutorials
• Learn about HTTP methods in the HTTP Methods Guide

📌 Conclusion

You're now ready to build and deploy your own HTTP services! 🌐

Happy coding! 🚀