Abstract:

This project is poised to be a dynamic collection of single-file, low-dependency, pure PHP servers and routing engines. Within its framework lie WebSite, a PHP web server, and MailSite, a PHP mail server, designed to streamline request routing and seamlessly integrate with traditional servers like Apache, nginx, or lighttpd. Moreover, this project boasts standalone server capabilities for applications harnessing its routing functionalities. Operating on a request event-driven model, it champions asynchronous I/O to optimize web traffic management. With the introduction of HTTP/2 support in WebSite and pioneering HTTP/2 features, this project promises exceptional performance. Its prowess will be validated through meticulous experimentation and metrics analysis, paving the way for informed performance enhancements and decision-making processes.

CS297 Results

• Implemented Routing with Atto Server
• Implemented HTTP 1.1 to HTTP/2 Conversion
• Feature Addition: MailSite
• HTTP/2 Detection

Proposed Schedule

Key Deliverables:

• Software
  • The MailSite server code will be completed, indicating that all necessary programming and development tasks associated with the MailSite server will be finished, ensuring its functionality and readiness for use.
  • Support for HTTP/2 will be added to WebSite, indicating that the WebSite platform will include the capability to handle and interact with the HTTP/2 protocol, thereby enhancing its performance and compatibility with modern web standards.
  • A new feature of HTTP/2 will be implemented, marking an advancement or enhancement in the functionalities or capabilities offered by the HTTP/2 protocol within the system or application being developed or maintained.
  • Experimentation and metrics will be conducted, suggesting that tests, trials, or evaluations will be performed to gather data and insights regarding the performance, effectiveness, or impact of certain features, changes, or developments within the system or application, with the aim of informing decision-making and optimization efforts.
• Report
  • CS-298 Report
  • CS-298 Presentation

Innovations and Challenges

• Developing single-file, low-dependency servers presents an innovative approach while also posing challenges in scalability and extensibility.
• Integrating with traditional servers offers innovation in enhancing existing infrastructure but may pose challenges in compatibility and seamless integration.
• Implementing asynchronous I/O and request event-driven models innovates traffic management but challenges may arise in handling concurrency and resource utilization.
• Introducing HTTP/2 support brings innovation in performance and standards compliance but challenges include compatibility issues and feature implementation complexities.
• Conducting meticulous experimentation innovates validation processes but challenges include resource allocation and accurate metrics analysis.
• Ensuring security and reliability poses challenges amidst innovation, demanding robust authentication, encryption, and error handling mechanisms.

References:

Riabov, Vladimir V. "SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)." River College (2005).

Mullet, Dianna, and Kevin Mullet. Managing Imap. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.", 2000.

Gourley, David, and Brian Totty. HTTP: the definitive guide. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.", 2002.

Pollard, Barry. HTTP/2 in Action. Simon and Schuster, 2019.