How to run static html file in node.js server

Question

I'm new in node.js, I have learn node.js and express framework

I know how to run server, set router and render html template basicly, but all the tutorial tell render the html by res.send() or render how can I view static file?Like static sample.html:

just like http://127.0.0.1:8000/static.html

my file tree like:

root
|
|---server.js
|---static
    |---static.html

How can I view the static file by setting router?Or use some middleware(Better use express framework)?

Updated: I have try this:

    var express = require('express');
    var app = express.createServer();
    app.get('/', function(req, res){
        res.send('Hello World');
    });
    app.configure(function () {
        app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/static'));
    })

    app.listen(8000);

but it still can not work: tell me:Cannot GET /static/client.html

Linus Thiel · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-25 16:39:20Z

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You can do this using the static middleware:

app.use(express.static(__dirname + '/static'));

answered Jul 25, 2012 at 16:39

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Linus Thiel Over a year ago

If the file name is static.html, then you should request 127.0.0.1:8000/static.html. If the file name is client.html, then you should request 127.0.0.1:8000/client.html.

JP Richardson · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-25 17:38:48Z

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Is your file named client.html as specified in your update or is it named static.html as you show in your file tree?

So, try either:

http://localhost:8000/client.html

or...

http://localhost:8000/static.html

Notice the lack of "/static" directory.

Also, put your app.configure line before your app.get.

answered Jul 25, 2012 at 17:38

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