Embedded HTTP server

The HTTP server is usually implemented as a software component of an application (embedded) system that controls and/or monitors a machine with mechanical and/or electrical parts.

via network, without using traditional peripherals required for local user interfaces (display, keyboard, etc.).

[2] In some cases the functionalities provided via HTTP server allow also program-to-program communications, e.g. to retrieve data logged about the monitored machine, etc.

Examples of usage within an embedded application might be (e.g.):[citation needed] There are a few advantages to using HTTP to perform the above:[citation needed] Natural limitations of the platforms where an embedded HTTP server runs contribute to the list of the non-functional requirements of the embedded, or more precise, embeddable HTTP server.

For example, ROM and RAM footprints can be a very serious constraint and limit the choices of the system designer.