Build a Flexible & Extensible Plugin System for Custom HTTP Methods and Middleware

[ajaynegi45]

Description:

We need to develop a Plugin System to allow developers to extend and customize the HTTP server without modifying the core codebase. The plugin system should enable users to add custom HTTP methods, modify request handling, or implement new features like additional middleware, handlers, etc. This system should keep the server lightweight and efficient, and the use of external libraries should be minimized.

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Before You Begin:

1. Read the Readme.md File: Please review the project’s Readme.md to understand its overall goals and ensure your contributions align with the project's mission.
2. Check Contributing.md: Familiarize yourself with the contributing guidelines to ensure smooth collaboration and adherence to the project’s coding standards and processes.

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Requirements:

• The Plugin System should support:
  • Custom HTTP methods.
  • Custom request handlers.
  • Additional middleware integration.
• Plugins should be loadable at runtime, ensuring that the core server doesn’t need to be modified.
• The system should be flexible enough to allow new features without requiring codebase changes.
• Minimize the use of external libraries.
• The plugin system should support dependency injection for plugin customization.
• Plugins should have a clear lifecycle (init, load, shutdown, etc.).

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Implementation Plan:

If you're interested in working on this issue, please submit a detailed implementation plan outlining how you intend to achieve the following:

1. How the Plugin System will be structured (e.g., interfaces, plugin management, etc.).
2. How you plan to dynamically load/unload plugins at runtime.
3. How plugins will register custom methods, middleware, or handlers.
4. Plugin Lifecycle management.
5. Your approach to minimizing external library usage.

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Guidelines:

• Ensure that the core HTTP server remains lightweight and efficient.
• Focus on clean and modular code to keep the system extensible.
• Include test cases to validate the functionality of the Plugin System.
• Make sure the system integrates well with the existing server architecture.

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Note: Please avoid making any breaking changes to the current codebase, and make sure your additions can be easily integrated by other developers.

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Feel free to ask any questions for clarification or guidance!