Question 1

How do I handle POST data in MicroPyServer?

Accepted Answer

Use the utils.get_request_post_params(request) function to parse POST data. The README shows an example for query params, but POST handling is similar with this utility.

Question 2

MicroPyServer vs other MicroPython web servers like uPyServer or microdot: which is better?

Accepted Answer

MicroPyServer is more lightweight and hardware-focused, ideal for simple IoT controls. uPyServer or microdot might offer more features like WebSockets or better routing, but at a higher resource cost.

Question 3

Can MicroPyServer run on Raspberry Pi Pico?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if MicroPython is installed on the Pico. However, the library is tested on ESP boards, so compatibility might require adjustments, and Wi-Fi connectivity depends on the hardware.

Question 4

How to serve static HTML files with MicroPyServer?

Accepted Answer

You need to manually open and send file contents, as shown in the custom 404 page example. There's no built-in static file server, so each file must be handled via a route.

Question 5

Is HTTPS supported in MicroPyServer?

Accepted Answer

No, HTTPS is not supported out of the box. The library uses plain HTTP, so for secure communication, you'd need to implement SSL/TLS externally or use a reverse proxy.

Question 6

How to parse JSON requests in MicroPyServer?

Accepted Answer

Use MicroPython's json module to parse the request body. First, extract POST data with utils.get_request_post_params(), then use json.loads() if the data is in JSON format.

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