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cook/http
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Defines an object-oriented layer for the HTTP specification.

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HTTP Library
============

[](#http-library)

The HTTP Library is a versatile PHP toolkit designed to facilitate the handling of HTTP requests and responses in web applications. It offers a clear and efficient way to manage request data, middleware operations, response generation, and much more.

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

To add the HTTP Library to your project, use Composer, the PHP package manager. First, ensure Composer is installed in your project. If not, follow the installation instructions at [getcomposer.org](https://getcomposer.org/download/). Then, run the following command in your project root:

```
composer require cook/http
```

This command will install the HTTP Library and its dependencies into your project, making it ready for use.

Using Middleware
----------------

[](#using-middleware)

Middleware allows you to perform actions or checks on the HTTP request and response cycle. This feature is useful for tasks like logging, authentication, or modifying the request/response objects.

### Example Middleware: LoggingMiddleware

[](#example-middleware-loggingmiddleware)

```
namespace Cook\Component\Http;

class LoggingMiddleware implements Middleware
{
    public function handle(Request $request, callable $next): Response
    {
        error_log("Logging Request: " . $request->getRequestUri());
        $response = $next($request);
        error_log("Logging Response: " . $response->getStatusCode());

        return $response;
    }
}
```

### Middleware Usage

[](#middleware-usage)

```
$request = Request::createFromGlobals();
$stack = new MiddlewareStack();
$stack->addMiddleware(new LoggingMiddleware());

$response = $stack->handle($request);
$response->send();
```

File Upload Handling
--------------------

[](#file-upload-handling)

Handling file uploads securely and efficiently is crucial in many web applications. The HTTP Library simplifies this process.

### Handling a File Upload

[](#handling-a-file-upload)

```
$request = Request::createFromGlobals();

// Assuming a form field named 'uploadedFile'
if ($request->file->has('uploadedFile')) {
    $file = $request->file->get('uploadedFile');
    $uploadPath = '/path/to/uploads';

    // Move the uploaded file
    if ($request->file->upload('uploadedFile', $file['name'], $uploadPath)) {
        echo "File uploaded successfully.";
    } else {
        echo "File upload failed.";
    }
}
```

Contributing
------------

[](#contributing)

We welcome contributions to the HTTP Library! Feel free to submit pull requests or issues through our GitHub repository to suggest improvements or report bugs.

License
-------

[](#license)

The HTTP Library is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.

###  Health Score

15

—

LowBetter than 3% of packages

Maintenance36

Infrequent updates — may be unmaintained

Popularity0

Limited adoption so far

Community6

Small or concentrated contributor base

Maturity17

Early-stage or recently created project

 Bus Factor1

Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure

How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. Uses a 2-year decay window.

**Popularity (30%)** — Total and monthly downloads, GitHub stars, and forks. Logarithmic scaling prevents top-heavy scores.

**Community (15%)** — Contributors, dependents, forks, watchers, and maintainers. Measures real ecosystem engagement.

**Maturity (30%)** — Project age, version count, PHP version support, and release stability.

### Community

Maintainers

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