getting blocker call for listen() in winRT component using httplib.h

Thank you for reaching out. Please follow the below steps

Use Background Execution Move the server startup (listen() call) to a background context to prevent blocking the main thread.

1.Choose an Appropriate Background Method Based on Project Type

For C++/CX or UWP apps: Use concurrency::create_task from the Parallel Patterns Library.

For C++/WinRT apps: Use winrt::resume_background inside a coroutine (co_await) to offload the work.

For Desktop or Console apps: A std::thread is sufficient (though not recommended in WinRT).

2.Ensure Server Lifetime is Maintained

Make sure the httplib::Server object remains alive and in scope for as long as the server is expected to run.

Avoid creating the server object inside short-lived or temporary functions.

3.Avoid Blocking or Waiting on the Server Thread

Use .detach() (if using std::thread) or awaitable tasks to allow the server to run independently without requiring join() or other blocking waits.

4.Verify App Capabilities and Permissions (for UWP/WinRT apps)

Ensure required capabilities like internetClient or privateNetworkClientServer are declared in the app manifest.

If using localhost, verify loopback is enabled (especially in UWP environments).