I don't really follow what you're saying
It serves static sites. I upload my files with rsync, scp, or git, and they are served
It serves static sites. I upload my files with rsync, scp, or git, and they are served
What they're proposing is cutting out the "speaks HTTP" part in favor of entirely pre-recorded responses. Whether you think that's feasible or not depends on where you draw the line in the sand, but it can certainly be easier to implement than nginx.