Python as a programming language is known for its vast assortment of web frameworks that web developers use across the globe to build websites based on their tasks and project spectrum. And among all the various web development frameworks, Flask and Django are the most popular. Now both frameworks come with their own set of unique features and similarities; therefore, choosing one over the other often becomes a confusing choice for a web application development company. Therefore in this blog, we shall assess both frameworks assorted with Python web development and with our comparative analysis help you decide which framework suits your next web application development project best.

Flask

Flask is the best known micro web framework written in Python. Developed by Poocco, a team of Python enthusiasts led by Armin Ronacher, Flask does not require particular set of tools and libraries, has no database abstraction layer and form variation being a micro framework. Flask web development framework is lightweight and easy to use, especially for novice developers who can readily build a web application by using a single Python file.

There are several big entities that have employed Python Flask to develop their virtual presence like:

• Netflix
• Airbnb
• Reddit
• Mozilla
• MIT and many more.

Some of the best features that Flask offers are:

Independence – Flask is independent and flexible enough to enable developers to create application and experiment with the libraries and the architecture of the framework.

Integrated Unit Testing – Flask’s IUT enables quick debugging, freedom to experiment and develop robust.

Compatibility – Flask is highly compatible with all the latest technologies like Cloud, Machine Learning and more.

Django

For those developers who run tight on theri deadlines, Django is just for them. Django developers are enabled to render clean and pragmatic designs at rapid pace as it deals with the asic development function super quick, be it site map, client information, content organizing and much more. Thus when it comes to Django web development with Python, developers get a framework that renders quality, efficiency and rapidness.

There are several big entities that have employed Python Django to develop their virtual presence like:

• Instagram
• National Geographic
• Spotify
• Pinterest
• Coursera
• Udemy

Some of the best features that Django offers are:

Fast – Djang is hands down fast, right from concept to completion.

Adaptable – it is adaptable with formats like JSON, XML, HTML and many more.

Scalable – since every layer in Django is independent, altering and updating different layers is cost effective and effortless, thus ensuring scalability.

Flask vs. Django: A comparative analysis 

Both Django and Flask have their individual set of features and characteristics with distinguished functionalities and usages, however to ascertain which will suit your project demands better, we shall now draw a comparative analysis of their pros and cons and features.

 

Parameters	Flask	Django
Framework Type	Lightweight Minimalist features Abundant features without external library	Full stack  Ready-to-use solutions
Data Model	Modular approach	Object oriented approach
Project Layout	Suitable for single page applications	Suitable for multiple page applications
Bootstrapping Tool	Does not have one	In-built bootstrapping tool
Database Support	Does not support basic management system, uses SQLAlchemy	Supports popular management systems, uses MySQL, Oracle
Flexibility	Micro-based	Less flexible, changes to module not possible
Template Engine	Uses Ninja2 template	Inspired by Ninja2 template but has built-in model view
Control	Complete control over creating applications	No control over tools and functions
Working style	Diversified	Monolithic
Debugger	Virtual debugging enabled	Virtual debugging not enabled
Routing & Views	Supports mapping of URL to class-based view with Werkzeug	Supports mapping of URL
Structure	Random	Conventional
HTML	Does not support dynamic HTML pages	Supports dynamic HTML pages
Source	Open-Source	Open-Source

Bottom Line: 

One is an open-source framework that enables rapid development while the other is a light-ended framework for developing functionalities. While, Django helps building sophisticated application, it demands vast knowledge, while Flask extends complete control and specifically leverageable for small projects that want to do experimentation with the module and architecture of the framework.

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