Chapter 3:

Web frameworks in python

Master web development with Python, learning to build dynamic and scalable web applications from scratch.

Tutor 03

Billy Vasquez

Chapter information

This chapter introduces you to Python's two most popular web frameworks—Flask and Django. You will learn how they streamline the development of dynamic web applications and understand the fundamental differences between the two. This chapter covers setting up projects in both frameworks, handling URL routing, working with views and templates, and organizing a web application effectively.

By the end of this chapter, you’ll be able to:

Differentiate between Flask and Django and decide when to use each.
Set up a project using both frameworks.
Implement URL routing and request handling.
Work with templates, static files, and views.

Lessons

Introduction to flask vs Django (Which one to choose?)

Setting Up a flask project (Creating a simple web server)

Routing and URL Handling in Flask (GET, POST, Dynamic URLs)

Introduction to Django & Project Setup

More chapters

Chapter 1:

Introduction to web development

3 lessons

3hr 15min

Introduction to web development & python (Overview, tools, and setup)

Understanding frontend vs backend (Client-side vs Server-side)

Setting Up the development environment

Chapter 2:

Python fundamentals for web development

3 lessons

4hr

Python Refresher for web development

Working with modules & packages (OS, JSON, Requests, Logging)

Understanding OOP in python (Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Encapsulation)

Chapter 3:

Database management

2 lessons

2hr 20min

Introduction to databases & SQL basics

Working with SQLite in flask (CRUD Operations)