Link to the project: https://github.com/Bixkitts/relic-mercs-game
(It's a multiplayer browser game)

Link to newb-friendly article: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Overview

Link to actual HTTP 1.1 standard: https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc2616

Note: I wrote HTTP 1.1, not 2 or 3 or even TCP/IP itself.
BUT this does include TLS/SSL.

Blocked nose today, sorry.
I'm happy to answer any questions in the comments pertaining to HTTP basics, stuff I missed, corrections, or the project!

Szymon Omieciński

HTMX

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The post provides an overview of implementing HTTP from scratch, focusing on the application layer, and the importance of TCP/IP in this process. It explains how data is interpreted through different layers of the TCP/IP model, touching on HTTP requests and responses. It also covers basics of TLS (Transport Layer Security) and how it enhances HTTP with encryption. The author demonstrates a minimal working example in C code, while acknowledging potential inefficiencies and insecurities.

I Wrote HTTP "From Scratch" (It Was Easy)

Oh… big guy, writing http1.1. Pick on a protocol your own version. Like HTTP3. See how hard that’s going to be. First you need to implement quic. THAT won’t be fun nor easy.
(😄😄😄 Just kidding, don’t take this comment too seriously)