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live-server

  1. live-server is a command line tool used to quickly and efficiently set up a local development server for web applications.
  2. It is known for its simplicity and ease of use, making it popular among developers.
  3. Once installed globally, it can be run from any directory using the command "live-server".
  4. One of its main features is live reloading, which automatically refreshes the webpage whenever changes are made to the source files.
  5. This live reloading functionality greatly speeds up the development process, as developers can instantly see the impact of their code changes without manually refreshing the page.
  6. live-server also supports single-page applications (SPAs) by offering a fallback mechanism for client-side routing.
  7. Additionally, it supports CSS injection, where changes to CSS files are injected dynamically into the page without needing to reload.
  8. Another advantage of live-server is its support for multiple directories. Developers can specify multiple directories to be served, allowing them to work on different projects simultaneously.
  9. It provides a simple and minimalistic interface, often displayed in the command line, providing relevant information such as the local address and port number.
  10. Overall, live-server is a powerful and efficient tool that streamlines the web development process by quickly setting up a local server with live reloading and other useful features.

List of commands for live-server:

  • live-server:tldr:42cf0 live-server: Specify a port (default is 8080) from which to serve a file.
    $ live-server --port=${8081}
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  • live-server:tldr:4fddf live-server: Specify a given file to serve.
    $ live-server --open=${about-html}
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  • live-server:tldr:5bb78 live-server: Serve an `index.html` file and reload on changes.
    $ live-server
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  • live-server:tldr:a775b live-server: Proxy all requests for ROUTE to URL.
    $ live-server --proxy=${-}:${http:localhost:3000}
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