FLASK – a micro web framework for python

Introduction

Flask is a micro web framework for python. It is based on Werkzeug and Jinja. it was developed by Armin Ronacher in 2004. It’s called a microframework as it’s not required any tool or library.

Why Flask

Flask is more suitable for python project as it’s easy to learn for a beginner. It is designer in such a manner so that it can easily use and extend. It’s a very lightweight microframework to create python web applications.

Components

• Werkzeug
• Jinja

Features

• Easy to use and extensible
• Templating
• Development server and debugger
• Support secure cookies
• Support unit testing
• Unicode based
• Lightweight

Example

from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
 return "Home Page"

@app.route("/about")
def about():
return "About Page"

@app.route("/contact")
def contact():
return "Contact Page"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run()