Tells a browser which file to load first when visiting a directory. Faster querying.
: The authors propose a specific method using "landmarks" and a "diff" algorithm to drastically reduce the number of updates needed for previously indexed documents that have changed.
Instead of confusing Unix timestamps, format your index to use standard YYYY-MM-DD formats for quick scanning. index of files updated
Result: Instantly shows you the new file names.
Then create header.html with:
: Is IndexOrderDefault overridden by a .htaccess in a subdirectory? Debug : Use curl -I http://example.com/dir/ and look for IndexOptions header (not standard, so use curl -s | grep "Last Modified" ).
Maintaining an index of files updated is essential for several reasons: Tells a browser which file to load first
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