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hugo: Build a site, start up a webserver to serve it, and automatically reload when pages are edited.

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The command "hugo server" is used to start a local server for viewing and testing a website created with the Hugo static site generator.

Hugo is a tool for building static websites that provides speed and flexibility. It allows users to create websites using content from different sources, such as markdown files or data files, and apply themes for styling.

When you run the "hugo server" command, it launches a web server on your local machine, serving the generated website. This server provides a live preview of your website, allowing you to see the changes you make in real-time. By default, the server runs on port 1313, but you can specify a different port if needed.

After running the command, you will see the server's response, indicating the site is being served locally. You can then open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:1313 (or the specified port) to view your website. As you make updates to the site's content or configuration files, Hugo will automatically rebuild and update the displayed website in the browser.

The "hugo server" command is commonly used during the development stage to iteratively test and refine the website's design and content before publishing it to a live server.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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