SimpleHTTPServer vs the xonsh shell
A side-by-side look at SimpleHTTPServer and the xonsh shell. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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the xonsh shell
Development
The xonsh shell is a Python-powered, cross-platform, Unix-gazing shell language and command prompt. Xonsh has rich syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and macros that speed up your workflow.
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