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Flask vs Django: Here, we are going to learn: what are Flask and Django, what are the differences between Flask and Django?
Submitted by Mahak Jain, on October 05, 2018
Introduction
FLASK: It is just an API of Python. It has neither any database abstraction layer nor any form validation nor any other components. here already existing third-party libraries help in providing common functions.
DJANGO: It is absolutely free and an open-source web framework. It obeys the (model-view-template) MVT pattern.
Comparison between Flask and Django
| Factors |
Flask |
Django |
| Documentation |
Extensive documentation and a detailed tutorial |
Documentation is more extensive than flask |
| Routing |
route() decorator |
urls.py file |
| Templating |
Uses Jinja2. It is a designer-friendly template engine |
the Django templating syntax includes: Variables, tags, filters, comments |
| Project |
Pinterest, Twilio, Netflix, etc |
Pinterest, Eventbrite, bitbucket, etc |
| Pros |
- Very flexible
- Doesn’t sacrifice power
- Easy to learn as well as use
- Routing urls is easy
- Micro core, easily extensible
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- many plugins
- Admin area out of the box
- ORM is supported
- defined MVC organization
- Highly customizable
- Simple database management
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| Cons |
- Not async-friendly
- Support and documentation is limited
- Lack of forms
- Limited features
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- Lengthy
- Template errors failure
- A process deals with a request at one time.
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