if want more function, a LUA project may be better choice,please visit http://www.nodemcu.com, already support wifi server/client/gpio etc., especialy a file-system. and development board may be available soon. a python toolset can load lua into MCU flash,and run a file batch, or interactively run a lua clause, here:https://git.oschina.net/supergis/ESP8266App
if want more function, a LUA project may be better choice,please visit http://www.nodemcu.com, already support wifi server/client/gpio etc., especialy a file-system. and development board may be available soon. a python toolset can load lua into MCU flash,and run a file batch, or interactively run a lua clause, here:https://git.oschina.net/supergis/ESP8266App