drogonframework/drogon

Features

• High-Performance Web Frameworks - Provides a high-performance C++ framework for building scalable server-side applications.
• High-Performance Web Services - Provides a high-performance C++ framework for building scalable, asynchronous web services.
• HTTP Servers - Functions as a multi-threaded, event-driven asynchronous HTTP server engine.
• Web Application Frameworks - Provides a high-performance, asynchronous framework for building scalable server-side web applications.
• Event Loops - Uses a non-blocking event loop to manage thousands of simultaneous connections without the overhead of thread-per-request models.
• Event-Driven I/O - Handles network and database operations through asynchronous primitives to prevent thread starvation during high-concurrency workloads.
• HTTP Request Handlers - Directs incoming HTTP traffic to specific handler functions by matching path patterns and HTTP verbs.
• Object-Relational Mapping - Abstracts database interactions into native objects to simplify data persistence while maintaining asynchronous access to storage backends.
• Object-Relational Mapping Utilities - Includes a sophisticated object-relational mapping layer for asynchronous data persistence.
• Template Compilation Tools - Transforms dynamic HTML templates into native machine code during the build process to maximize runtime execution speed.
• Asynchronous Request Handlers - Processes concurrent web requests using non-blocking execution to maintain high throughput without stalling the main thread.
• Real-Time Communication - Facilitates real-time bidirectional communication through persistent WebSocket connections.
• Server-Side Rendering - Compiles dynamic HTML templates into native machine code for high-performance server-side rendering.
• REST API Services - Exposes data and services through standard HTTP methods using JSON serialization for concurrent information storage.
• DevOps & Infrastructure - HTTP web application framework
• Asynchronous Database Drivers - Enables non-blocking, asynchronous database operations to prevent stalling the main execution thread.
• Object Relational Mappings - Integrates object-relational mapping and transaction control for managing data across storage systems.
• WebSocket Managers - Facilitates live bidirectional communication by handling custom protocols and tracking the lifecycle of every active WebSocket connection.
• Thread Pools - Distributes heavy computational tasks across a managed pool of worker threads to ensure efficient utilization of multi-core hardware.
• Asynchronous Task Execution - Runs non-blocking operations using coroutines and task queues to handle high-concurrency workloads efficiently.
• Cross-Platform Development - Supports portable, cross-platform development for high-concurrency web services.
• Request Middleware - Executes chains of reusable logic hooks before request processing to enforce security and cross-cutting concerns consistently.
• Request Handler Chains - Executes reusable logic chains and middleware before incoming requests reach primary controller handlers.
• WebSockets - Establishes persistent bidirectional connections between servers and clients to facilitate instant messaging and live data updates.
• Database Connection Managers - Manages persistent database connections with pooling and timeout configurations for optimized data access.
• Cross-Platform Build Systems - Supports cross-platform compilation to build applications for diverse hardware architectures.
• Network Traffic Management - Manages secure network traffic through request filtering and integrated SSL/TLS configuration.
• TLS/SSL Configurations - Validates client certificates and implements encryption settings to protect web applications against unauthorized access.
• Session Authentication - Maintains state across multiple requests to track authentication status and user identity throughout the application lifecycle.
• Aspect-Oriented Programming Frameworks - Provides middleware hooks for injecting custom logic and security policies into the request-response cycle.
• File Uploads - Parses incoming multipart form data to capture and store user-uploaded files securely and efficiently.
• Cross-Platform Applications - Ensures consistent execution of high-performance services across multiple operating systems.
• Redis - Establishes persistent, thread-safe connections to Redis for high-speed data retrieval.
• Application Configuration Frameworks - Adjusts core execution parameters like thread counts and session policies to balance system performance and state persistence.
• Project Scaffolding - Provides command-line tools to generate boilerplate code for controllers, views, and project structures.
• Application Server Configurations - Configures server-level runtime settings including threading and logging through code-based parameters.
• HTTP Listener Configurations - Defines multiple server endpoints with configurable security and encryption protocols.
• HTTP Traffic Manipulation Tools - Modifies headers, query parameters, and body content to control how applications process incoming requests and send structured responses.
• Application Lifecycle Management - Orchestrates server startup, signal handling, and plugin registration to maintain consistent application behavior throughout the runtime.
• Logging and Telemetry - Integrates logging and performance metrics export to maintain visibility into application health.
• Metrics Exporters - Exposes application health and operational statistics in formats compatible with external monitoring systems for real-time analysis.
• Controller Mapping - Connects incoming HTTP paths to specific handler functions or classes while extracting parameters to simplify the development of structured interfaces.
• Reverse Proxies - Forwards incoming traffic to backend services using load balancing strategies to distribute requests across multiple server instances.

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