When someone first learns how to code HTML, they usually get taught to create a file with HTML code and save it with a .html or .htm extension. Then when they double-click on the file, it automatically opens in their web browser.
This is fine when you're starting out. It's a great way to get up and running quickly. Once you've gotten yourself past the basics though, you try running your website through a web server.
Running your website through a web server enables you to do much more. A web server enables you to create a development environment that replicates your production (live) environment.
If you're not sure if you need a web server, check out this web server tutorial. It explains what a web server is and what benefits you'll get from using one. It also provides links to some popular free web servers.
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