Best Python WebFramework for a Python newb?

[MannDude]

I've got a little (and I mean little) Python knowledge, though would like to expand on it. I'm feeling inspired by Novacha's work on here to get back into it.

What are some decent frameworks I should be looking at? Flask? Bottle? Web2Py? Django? What would be a good starting point for relatively simple and basic web applications?

 

[Cloudrck]

To be honest I wouldn't mess around with a framework until I grasp the concepts of Python. Using a pre-made framework hinders learning. As you end up learning that particular framework rather than learning what the language itself has to offer. With that said, I do like how simple Flask is, but Django has a much larger community.

https://pypi.python.org/pypi has quite a few software applications, you can look at how other people tackle certain tasks in Python versus another language you are familiar with.

 

[WebSearchingPro]

[...] I'm feeling inspired by Novacha's work on here to get back into it. [...]

This is exactly how I feel right now - I'm thinking about picking up the Python course at http://www.codecademy.com/ and see if it gives me anything good knowledge wise. I think I get a quite a few python ebooks through my college too - plus the internet is a great resource.

 

[kaniini]

All of my stuff is done in Flask.

 

[perennate]

If it's a large project I recommend Django. But Django is heavy.

 

[Tux]

I would recommend Flask or web.py. If you want to dive into MVC, Django is an good choice.

 

[concerto49]

Django - popular and used in lots of places.

 

[MannDude]

Thanks for the recommendations. I'll have a closer look into some of these. My experience with Python is limited to about half of 'Learn Python the Hard Way'. Maybe I should go through it again and finish it, and branch off from there?

 

[Cloudrck]

Maybe I should go through it again and finish it, and branch off from there?

This is what I did. I read a lot through various online and print media, browsed github and other places. Took what I learned and tried to apply it to actual use. I also converted scripts from one language to another.

 

[wlanboy]

All of my stuff is done in Flask.

I like Microframeworks.

If you like Flask, you will love Bottle.

 

[CodyRo]

The best one is really dependent on your needs. If you're creating a RESTful API Flask & Bottle (as others have mentioned) are absolutely amazing.

If you're looking to build a robust portal a full stack framework like Django or TurboGears is not a bad way to go - the learning curve is steep but the features are quite robust. They also allow for rapid development once you get the hang of it and a lot of times allow you to avoid re-creating the wheel.

Make sure you'r savvy in the basics of Python - a simple book like you mentioned will be apt but it'll save you a lot of headaches down the road (this slice isn't slicing right! lambdawut?).

 

[BuyCPanel-Kevin]

Django is the most popular, and it's the only one I've ever used, and I've never had any issues with it.

 

[jcaleb]

django is bloated for some devs

 

[fisle]

This thread got me into trying me some Python.

I am following this Flask tutorial. It seems really nice.

Also, is the only way to deal with unicode in strings to prepend it with 'u'? like:


u'string here äöå'
seems a bit silly to me