How to deploy python script in python http server
Title: Deploying a Python Script with Python's http.server
Introduction:
Sometimes, you may want to deploy a Python script as a simple web application to serve files or data over HTTP. Python's built-in http.server module is a handy tool for this purpose. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to deploy a Python script using the http.server module and provide code examples to help you get started.
Prerequisites:
Step 1: Create Your Python Script
First, create the Python script you want to deploy. For this tutorial, we'll use a simple example script that displays "Hello, World!" when accessed via a web browser. You can replace this with your own script as needed.
Step 2: Run Python's http.server
Now, navigate to the directory where your Python script is located and open a terminal or command prompt.
To start the built-in HTTP server, execute the following command:
This will start an HTTP server on port 8000 by default. If you want to use a different port, you can specify it like this:
Step 3: Access Your Python Script
Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8000 (or the port you specified if different). You should see the "Hello, World!" message displayed on the web page.
Step 4: Customizing the Script
You can customize the Python script to serve different content. For example, you can read files, access databases, or generate dynamic content based on user input. Here's an example of serving a file:
Step 5: Access Your Customized Python Script
Ensure that your custom script (e.g., serve_file.py) is in the same directory, and then access it via a web browser, e.g., http://localhost:8000/serve_file.py.
Step 6: Stopping the Server
To stop the server, go back to the terminal or command prompt where it's running and press Ctrl+C.
Conclusion:
Python's http.server is a quick and simple way to deploy Python scripts as web applications. You can easily customize your script to serve various types of content, making it a versatile tool for web development and serving local files over HTTP.
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