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Dev tools · October 27, 2011

Hellepoll is a blazingly-fast async HTTP server written in C++

This is based on an approach I made for a very high performance message and video multiplexing server. The project died, but I'm glad I get to share the a basic version with some http test code now. I admit this is the second time I've tried to show this off here today; I posted earlier but it got lost when no-one was watching :(

Hellepoll is a blazingly-fast async HTTP server written in C++ launched on October 27, 2011 with 35 votes, #32 of 292 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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Hellepoll is an asynchronous HTTP server built in C++ designed for high-performance applications. It draws from the creator's earlier work on a message and video multiplexing system. The server emphasizes speed and efficiency for developers building demanding web services. The project is available on GitHub as an open-source tool for those needing a lightweight, performant HTTP backend.

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A blazingly-fast async HTTP server written in C++. Contribute to williame/hellepoll development by creating an account on GitHub.

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