Python for Everybody: The Ultimate Python 3 Bootcamp - Local Server

The video tutorial explains how to use Python's built-in HTTP server to serve static websites from a local directory. It covers creating an HTML file, opening it in a browser, and running a local server using Python's HTTP server module. The tutorial also discusses the usefulness of this setup for projects with documentation and provides troubleshooting tips for port allocation issues. Additionally, it demonstrates how to change the server port and ensure the correct directory is used for serving files.

Explain the significance of the command 'Python -m http.server' in the context of serving files.

What are some common ports that can be used with the Python HTTP server, and why is it important to choose an unused port?