Local HTTP server using Python

How to run a local HTTP server using Python to check your website functionality easily

Topics: Web Development,Python

If you’re working on simple HTML/CSS/JS websites and need to test certain functionalities that don’t operate correctly when running the .html file directly (like cookies), here’s a straightforward method to set up your own local HTTP server:

1. Download and install the latest version of Python.
2. Navigate to the folder containing your website files and open the terminal (or Command Prompt) in that location.
   • If you’re using Windows, you can do this by holding down the Shift key, right-clicking on an empty space within the folder, and selecting Open in Terminal.
3. In the terminal, execute the command python -m http.server.
4. Launch any web browser and enter http://localhost:8000/ in the address bar.
5. If everything is set up correctly, you should be able to view your website.