Load http page from C++ to trigger events

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I am trying to trigger an event on an embedded device (that runs a web server). This event can only be triggered by accessing a web page (HTTP protocol). So I just need to load a web page (for now I do it simply by copying the url link in my browser) to trigger the event I want (and I don't care about the content of the page).

What is the simplest way to do that in a C++ application running on a Linux (redhat) system ?

Do I have to use sockets ? Or is there a simpler way ?

you can take a look at C++ Rest SDK, which was updated recently. — Виталик Бушаев
– Виталик Бушаев, Commented Dec 6, 2016 at 14:16

cynic · Accepted Answer · 2016-12-06 13:54:40Z

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For my money, libcurl, with its "easy" interface, is the way to go.

answered Dec 6, 2016 at 13:54

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Dustin Nieffenegger Over a year ago

I agree with @cynic. Libcurl is the way to go on this one. Easy to use and very portable.

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