Simple Python server setup

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I am trying to learn python (coming from PHP), and want to set up the simplest web server so I can start coding.

I found the integrated HTTP server, so I figured it should be the easiest way.

root@ubuntu:/var/py# python -m SimpleHTTPServer
Serving HTTP on 0.0.0.0 port 8000 ...

The webserver is working, accessing http://test.dev:8000/test.py (thanks /etc/hosts) works - but shows me the contents of the file ( print('Hello world!'); ), without interpreting it.

How to properly set up the server / interpretor ?

Does test.py have executable ("+x") permission?

mishik
– mishik

2013-06-08 11:24:06 +00:00
Commented Jun 8, 2013 at 11:24 — mishik
– mishik, Commented Jun 8, 2013 at 11:24

kirelagin · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-08 11:31:26Z

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Python is for writing programs in general, not only web-sites.

SimpleHTTPServer is really just a trivial HTTP server, it serves files. It doesn't try to interpret code.

If you want to do web-development with Python, you should be using a web framework. web.py is a good choice, you can check its tutorial. Another option is Django, which also has a brilliant tutorial.

Both of them have simple development servers built in, so you'll be able to start experimenting easily.

answered Jun 8, 2013 at 11:31

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Vlad Preda Over a year ago

Gave it a try with Django, and it's working perfectly (the tutorial is brilliant :P)

krthkr · Accepted Answer · 2013-06-08 12:05:36Z

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If you are just starting out with python I would recommend you start with scripts that can be run from the console using python interpreter. (eg: python run1.py)

Once you have mastered the basics, you can move onto web programming. (I am guessing that you want to try web programming since you mention a web server.) In this case, you have multiple options (all of which work with Apache):

Django framework : Really good framework, has a built-in webserver and has fantastic documentation (http://www.djangobook.com/en/2.0/index.html). You need to know python basics first
WSGI: https://code.google.com/p/modwsgi/ : Apache module for running python code

answered Jun 8, 2013 at 12:05

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