# WASD HTTP Server -"Nuts and Bolts"

## 1 - Brief Introduction to HTTPd Code

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This document is designed to be only a broad overview of the basic functionality of the HTTP server. It also does not cover the full suite of WASD VMS Hypertext Services software.

1997 NOTE: Some code descriptions have become very brief in the transition from version 3 to version 4 of the HTTPd, during which some significant changes occured to data structures and processing. Also I have not been rigorous in my revision of the descriptions, so they may be misleading (though not grossly). Apologies! I'll blame time constraints, but more probably this is a rationalization of procrastination :^)

1998 NOTE: Although updated for the version 5 server this document is still far from complete or satisfactory ... but I'll have to stick to my 1997 excuses I'm afraid.

1999 NOTE: Given up! Anyway, on reflection it probably better advised that for the specifics of any implementation the source code be consulted. So that's what has been provided, direct access to each module's code. Good luck!

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