Local server not reflecting updated files

You can disable cache in Chrome DevTools under "Network".

Whenever you reload a page while DevTools is open, it will clear the cache.

Alternatively, use the hard refresh keyboard shortcut (Mac): CMD+shift+r

disable cache button in chrome devtools

There's an option -c that refers to the cache time (max-age) in seconds [3600]

(e.g. -c10 for 10 seconds).

To disable caching, use http-server -c-1

You can see more information by enter http-server -h (for help)

The browser might be caching your code and/or assets.

In Chrome, with dev tools open (Right click -> Inspect element) you can right click on the refresh button and 'empty cache and hard reload'.

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