Web applications can be made with Python. To create web applications, you need a Web Framework. A Web Framework is a module that makes web development much easier.
The most popular Web Frameworks is: Django.
Related course: Django Web Developer Course
Backend - Web Frameworks
Which other web Frameworks exist?
There are more Web Framworks like Bottle, Pyramid and Morepath. You can also implement your Web Framework, but that’s like reinventing the wheel.
What is usually inside an Web Framework
A lot of code for creating web apps. A webframework contains all kind of functionality thats useful when creating a web app.
This includes the typical HTTP operations, database access, model-view-controller, URL router and many more:
| Feature | Use |
| URL routing | Given a URL, execute the rightccode |
| Database Manipulation Tools | An ORM or raw SQL. |
| Formatting | HTML, JSON, XML output |
| Template Engine | Displays the data using templates |
| Session support | |
| Security | CSRF protection |
Frontend
AngularJS and React
When creating your app, you may want to build an awesome frontend interface using AngularJS or React. This can be combined using an API on the Python side. They have a steep learning curve, but they are great modules.
AngularJS course: Angular: Up and Running: Learning Angular, Step by Step
Hosting
To put your web app online, you can use PythonAnywhere.
By using their Cloud, you don’t have to setup any servers manually. Its very easy for Python web hosting.