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Ajax Push Engine : Lightweight HTTP Streaming server. Fully written in C language, it provides best performances, making it the faster Comet server to date. APE now support server-side javascript modules through spidermonkey

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⑂102FORKS
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🏆#4,686GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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APE_Server gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 391. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 23 stars a year. It ranks #48 among C repositories and #4,686 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

APE_Server is an open-source project written in C: Ajax Push Engine : Lightweight HTTP Streaming server. Fully written in C language, it provides best performances, making it the faster Comet server to date. APE now support server-side javascript modules through spidermonkey.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/APE-Project/APE_Server.git
cd APE_Server

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

APE_Server coordinates its core functionality through a modular C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed APE_Server into C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install APE_Server using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/APE-Project/APE_Server.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for APE_Server.

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Import APE_Server into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `APE_Server --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 391 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does APE_Server do? +

Ajax Push Engine : Lightweight HTTP Streaming server. Fully written in C language, it provides best performances, making it the faster Comet server to date. APE now support server-side javascript modules through spidermonkey

What language is APE_Server written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is APE_Server actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Nov 22, 2014 with 9 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does APE_Server have? +

APE_Server has 391 stars and 102 forks on GitHub.

How does APE_Server rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 391 stars, APE-Project/APE_Server is ranked #4,686 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #48 among C projects.

What license is APE_Server distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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