What is Cowboy?

Cowboy stands out as the leading server for modern web applications, boasting support for WebSocket, HTTP/2, and REST protocols. This efficient and lightweight HTTP server, constructed on Erlang/OTP, aims to provide a complete web stack. Its features include support for HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, WebSocket, server-sent events, and REST through Webmachine. Developers benefit from built-in capabilities for introspection and tracing, enabling real-time monitoring of system behavior, while its modular design facilitates easy integration of supplementary instrumentation. Renowned for its superior quality, Cowboy has a small codebase that guarantees excellent performance regarding both latency and memory usage, making it ideal for inclusion in other applications. The code adheres to clean Erlang conventions and is subjected to thorough testing to ensure full compliance with the Dialyzer. Additionally, comprehensive documentation is provided, which includes a function reference, user guide, and numerous tutorials, making it user-friendly. Although having a background in the HTTP protocol is advantageous, it is not essential, as the guide thoroughly explains the necessary concepts. Consequently, Cowboy remains a dependable option for developers in search of a solid server solution, and its continued evolution promises to meet the demands of future web technologies.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Cowboy provides an API
No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
99s
Date Founded:
2012
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
ninenines.eu/

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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