NOTE: Consider both client and server issues when describing
these essential programming elements.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Request Dispatcher | Routes HTTP requests to the proper execution code |
| URI Handler | Parses the details of the URI (scheme, path, query info, etc.) and exposes them for use. |
| Mime Parser | Handles the details of determining the media type including support for conneg |
| Request Handler | Target of the Request Dispatcher; the interesting/computational stuff goes here |
| Representation Handler | Converts stored data into the proper representation for responses and handles incoming representations from requests |
| HTTP Client | A 'mini HTTP Client' that allows you to make requests to, and handle responses from, other HTTP servers |
| Caching | Basic support for caching and conditional requests |
| Authentication | Understands various auth models (Basic, Digest, OAuth, etc. |