Http Client in C++

gjagadish · 10-10-2005, 09:26 AM

Hi guys,

i want to write a simple http client that should query some data and post some data. For Example, i want login into yahoomail with my account in C++ under Linux

I know some network programming and i know socket programming.

But i don't the query format or http concept.

can anyone pls guide or provide some web links to write my program.

thanks in advance

Jagadish

rjlee · 10-10-2005, 03:09 PM

First port of call should probably be www.freshmeat.net or www.source; you'll probably find a library that does what you want already.

If not, you'll find everything you need to know on HTTP at www.rfc-editor.org (search for “HTTP”).

Good luck!

perfect_circle · 10-10-2005, 03:47 PM

I agree...start with the http rfc:
http://www.faqs.org/rfcs/rfc2616.html

gjagadish · 10-11-2005, 06:06 AM

Hi,

I read the RFC for HTTP and got some information about GET, POST etc.
But still it seems like confusing me.

I wrote a client socket and connected it with yahoo server.

It gave some response. But after that i don't know what to do.

How to post the data and password in C++.

can u please provide me some examples to understand this????????

thanx
Jagadish

mrcheeks · 10-11-2005, 11:58 AM

Try to:
- locate the authentication mecanism in the rfc library if there is one
- authenticate yourself
- post the date with the POST methods or objects available.

read a little bit more documentation on the rfc library :
- available protocols
- available objects and methods and their use

rjlee · 10-12-2005, 03:48 PM

Also, try connecting to an un-authenticated HTTP server first. That will give you a feel for how the basic GET/POST instructions work.

Most authentication protocols use additional fields in the header (such as in cookie information).