Django Web Development; Python Web Framework Beginners' Guide
Python is among the most easiest and popular programming language, it is a Multi-Purpose Programming Language, that is, implementation in different aspects which includes Web Development. Python made web development easier and it helps a lot in building large project and proper handling of data and application structure. Many popular companies adopted python as the core part of their web application, those companies include Google, Instagram, Spotify, Dropbox and other big companies.
Benefits of using Python for Web Development
1. Python is easy to Learn: Python is among the most easiest programming languages, it is beginner friendly with clear syntaxe.
2. Easy debugging: debugging and fixing errors in python is not tough as other Programming languages. Infact, by just looking at the output, you can identify common errors.
3. Community: Python is a very popular programming language, that lead it to having a very large community, noobie developers can get help online directly or indirectly from other developers.
Python Frameworks for Web Development
There are many Python frameworks out there for web development, but we will focus on the mainly the popular one, Django.
Django.
Django is an Open Source High Level Python Web Framework, it is very popular and Instagram, Mozilla and Spotify are examples of companies using Django for Backend.
Advantages of Django
1. Documentation
Django has a very wonderful documentation, thus, that leads it to having large community. Django documentation provide absolutely every information a developer needs to start with Django. Check the Django documentation at docs.djangoproject.com.
2. Secured Application
This the core priority of every company, hence a priority for web developer, Django applications don't have many security flaws as other Backend applications such as PHP.
3. Support MVC Architecture
Django support Models-Views-Controllers Architecture, this architecture helps in building a very portable application. The application is grouped in Models, that handles data and database, Views, that handles the view/user interface and the controllers, that hanldes the applications logic such as session.
4. Scalability
Django itself doesn't provide scalability, but a developer can manage it in a way that it can provide scalability, just like PHP.
5. Optimized for SEO
Django applications are SEO friendly as they are ready for web crawlers, Search Engine Optimizers don't mostly have problems in dealing with Django applications.
6. Authentication
Django comes with built-in authentication, which handles login, logout, session and cookies, groups and users permission.
Disadvantages of using Django:
1. Speed
Django is not fast enough when compared to other Backend frameworks like Node JS.
2. Complexity
It is absolutely note for beginners with small projects, I recommend that you start with at least Node JS.
3. Indept Knowledge of Python
Knowledge of Python is needed for a Django developer, that means Noobie developers won't find Django as easy as other Backend frameworks.
4. Hosting
Hosting a Django project is as easy as other Backend frameworks.
With these few words, I can conclude and say that Django applications are absolutely awesome, I wish you start your Django Web development soon.
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