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RawGit vs SimpleHTTPServer

A side-by-side look at RawGit and SimpleHTTPServer. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

RawGit

RawGit

Development

RawGit is a free web service that serves raw files directly from GitHub with proper Content-Type headers. It acts as a CDN for GitHub, allowing developers to easily link to JavaScript, CSS, and images from any GitHub repo.

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SimpleHTTPServer

SimpleHTTPServer

Development

SimpleHTTPServer, now known as http.server in Python 3, is a basic HTTP server module included in the Python standard library. It provides a simple way to serve static files from a directory, making it a convenient tool for quick file sharing or local development purposes.

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