Python Frameworks
Comprehensive documentation for popular Python web frameworks, including Django, Flask, FastAPI, and more
Web Frameworks
Django
Full-featured web framework for rapid development
Key Features:
- ORM (Object-Relational Mapping)
- Admin interface
- Authentication system
- URL routing
- Template engine
Flask
Lightweight and flexible microframework
Key Features:
- Minimal core, extensible
- Jinja2 templating
- Werkzeug WSGI toolkit
- RESTful request handling
FastAPI
Modern, fast web framework for building APIs
Key Features:
- High performance
- Automatic API documentation
- Type hints support
- Async/await support
Pyramid
Flexible, scalable web framework
Key Features:
- Small core, extensible
- URL traversal
- Flexible authentication
- Support for various databases
Tornado
Asynchronous web framework and networking library
Key Features:
- Non-blocking I/O
- Real-time web services
- WebSocket support
- High performance
Bottle
Simple, lightweight microframework
Key Features:
- Single file distribution
- No dependencies
- Built-in HTTP server
- Template engine
CherryPy
Minimalist web framework
Key Features:
- Object-oriented design
- Built-in HTTP server
- Plugin system
- Thread pool support
Sanic
Async web framework built for speed
Key Features:
- Async/await support
- High performance
- WebSocket support
- Auto-reload
Quart
Async web framework compatible with Flask
Key Features:
- Flask-like API
- Async/await support
- WebSocket support
- HTTP/2 support
Web2py
Full-stack web framework
Key Features:
- No installation required
- Built-in ticketing system
- Database abstraction layer
- Web-based IDE
Framework Comparison
| Framework | Type | Best For | Learning Curve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Django | Full-stack | Large applications | Moderate |
| Flask | Micro | Small to medium apps | Easy |
| FastAPI | API | REST APIs | Easy |
| Pyramid | Full-stack | Large, complex apps | Moderate |
| Tornado | Async | Real-time apps | Moderate |
| Bottle | Micro | Simple apps | Easy |
| CherryPy | Minimal | Embedded apps | Easy |
| Sanic | Async | High-performance APIs | Moderate |
| Quart | Async | Flask-like async apps | Easy |
| Web2py | Full-stack | Rapid prototyping | Easy |
Choosing a Framework
Choose Django if:
- Building large, complex applications
- Need built-in admin interface
- Want batteries-included approach
Choose Flask if:
- Need flexibility and control
- Building small to medium applications
- Want minimal dependencies
Choose FastAPI if:
- Building REST APIs
- Need high performance
- Want automatic API documentation
Choose Pyramid if:
- Building large, scalable applications
- Need flexibility in architecture
- Want fine-grained control
Getting Started
Each framework has its own installation and setup process. Visit individual framework pages for detailed guides