In this article, I will describe the differences between the two frameworks and give you an in-depth comparison between Django and flask.
Django:
Django we have a much more developed framework that allows us to use different APIs for different tasks instead of having to switch between them.
For example, we can choose to run several Python projects for testing. But Django has its own test automation tool so you could try out many tools at once before deciding on which one is best suited to your needs. This also gives us flexibility in how we build our applications rather than just having to do it myself. The only difference between both frameworks would be in the fact that Django lets us use multiple packages so you don’t need to rely on any dependencies that are provided by other developers.
Flask:
On the other hand, the flask has python-lxml2 as its base which means that we don’t need to depend on lxml2. Since flask is based on python, we can do everything the same as Django but with less hassle and no dependency issues.
What Are Their Differences?
FLASK |
DJANGO |
Flask is written in Python | Django is written in TypeScript |
Flask is known for using powerful libraries and abstraction from those libraries to make things simpler in terms of setup, deployment, and maintenance. | Django is known for being extensible in nature, where you can add new features, functions, templates, etc to any existing codebase in Django. |
Flask uses common library modules to accomplish the task. | Django uses a modular design where each module has its own package. |
Flask requires some work to get started and even more work when updates are made. | Django is easier to install, update, manage and maintain. |
Flask is less fast easy to deploy and move into production. | Django is easy to deploy and move into production. |
Django Vs Flask:
- Django is great for beginners programmers, who might not have experience coding and want to learn Django quickly and without overkill.
- Django is customizable where you can alter the look and feel of your entire project.
- Finally, if you want to go from zero to expert Django, you really need to know Javascript. All in all, Django is definitely my preferred choice over flask while there may be plenty of reasons for choosing each one of them.
- Django allows us to decide on what framework we want to use based on our requirements rather than going down either route. It is built without a specific programming language or system or dependencies, therefore allowing us to plug in and start working with any type of platform.
- Django makes dealing with databases extremely simple since we don’t need an application server to store data. We can directly install and import data in our app simply after getting them into the system.
- Django enables us to manage web applications with a minimal set of packages, a feature that was not available in the flask. As well as making API calls, such as sending requests to different resources, it’s very convenient. Therefore it’s no surprise that it’s popular amongst software companies since they need to have access to their customers in real-time.
- Django framework allows anyone with little experience with programming to create and maintain complex systems with ease.
- Django allows us an excellent interface for testing code where we can perform code quality checks, ensure error handling, and create reports. All these qualities make Django a perfect platform for website building and development.
- Flask is similar to Django in the sense that you can develop in the Django framework. While Flask is a lightweight system/library, Django can also stand alone and use it as its basis without needing to depend on something else.
- Overall, both frameworks are quite good for personal websites. Just remember that although they were designed for websites (where they are often developed), they do need to be adapted to fit your actual needs.
For instance, if you wanted to start writing blog posts about sports, or cars you could use Django but if you wanted to write about poetry and fiction then Flask is probably the best option. You have to choose what works best for you, which is the most important thing to think about when selecting your framework.
Conclusion:
Both Django and flask have their merits and disadvantages and they can be used together or separately if you select the right option for your needs. Having them both can be nice but they have a lot of similarities too so it’s best to pick just one of them (or preferably both).