This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Oliver Bennet
Python has a built-in HTTP server!
You don’t need to install or configure anything to quickly spin up a simple web server in Python. It comes with a built-in HTTP server, perfect for quick testing or file sharing on your local network.
With just a single command, you can serve files from any directory:
python -m http.server
By default, this starts a server on port 8000, and you can access it by visiting http://localhost:8000 in your browser. You can also specify a different port, like this:
python -m http.server 8080
This is a super handy tool for quick file serving, development, or testing static websites without needing complex web server setups!
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Oliver Bennet