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HTTP client example on win32

I wanted to develop one HTTP example on win32 platform, which is asynchronous.

I am new to win32 programming, what are the api and library win32 platform provides for HTTP send and receive request? I am using Windows XP with VS 2005.

If any example is available please provide a link to it.

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Vinayaka Karjigi Avatar asked Jul 10 '09 05:07

Vinayaka Karjigi


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1 Answers

Window HTTP Services "provides developers with an HTTP client application programming interface (API) to send requests through the HTTP protocol to other HTTP servers."

HTTP Server API "enables applications to communicate over HTTP without using Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS)"

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Brandon E Taylor Avatar answered Oct 11 '22 10:10

Brandon E Taylor