__exclusive__: Tornado Open Windows

A dangerous myth that needs to be retired.

Open multiple windows and navigate to http://localhost:8888 . You should be able to send messages between windows in real-time. tornado open windows

The real danger of the "open windows" myth is opportunity cost. A dangerous myth that needs to be retired

The theory behind opening windows suggests that the extreme low pressure inside a tornado funnel will create a drastic pressure difference between the outside air and the air inside your home. The belief is that this pressure imbalance will cause your house to burst outward (explode) unless you open windows to equalize the pressure. tornado open windows

class MainHandler(tornado.web.RequestHandler): def get(self): self.write("Hello, world")