I built a Backend web Framework from Scratch in C++

📰 Dev.to · Hamza Hasanain

Learn how to build a backend web library from scratch in C++ and understand the differences between a library and a framework

advanced Published 30 Aug 2025
Action Steps
  1. Design a basic HTTP request handler using C++
  2. Implement a simple routing system for handling different URLs
  3. Create a library structure for organizing and reusing code
  4. Test and refine the library using example use cases
  5. Compare the library with existing frameworks to identify key differences
Who Needs to Know This

Backend developers and software engineers can benefit from this article to improve their skills in building custom web libraries and frameworks

Key Insight

💡 Building a custom web library can help developers understand the underlying mechanics of web frameworks and improve their skills in software development

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Key Takeaways

Learn how to build a backend web library from scratch in C++ and understand the differences between a library and a framework

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wouldn’t go as far as calling it a framework — it’s more of a library I’ve been exploring...
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