The extension .shtml stands for Server-Side Include HyperText Markup Language. Unlike a standard .html file, which is sent directly from the server to the user's browser, an .shtml file is parsed by the server before it is sent.
This parsing allows the server to execute commands or "includes" directly within the HTML. view shtml new
One of the most common hurdles for new developers is attempting to view .shtml files locally and seeing broken code. Because SSI requires a server to process the instructions, you cannot simply double-click an .shtml file to view it correctly in a browser. The extension
Here is how to properly view these files: One of the most common hurdles for new
Cause: Viewing the file directly from disk (file:// protocol) rather than through http://.
Fix: Always use http://localhost/ or a remote server.