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The document provides a comprehensive overview of Python web development, highlighting its growing demand and the essential skills needed to succeed in this field. It discusses the advantages of using Python, such as its ease of use and open-source nature, as well as its drawbacks, including speed limitations and design restrictions. Additionally, it outlines a roadmap for learning Python web development and mentions the potential career benefits, including competitive salaries for Python developers.

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The document provides a comprehensive overview of Python web development, highlighting its growing demand and the essential skills needed to succeed in this field. It discusses the advantages of using Python, such as its ease of use and open-source nature, as well as its drawbacks, including speed limitations and design restrictions. Additionally, it outlines a roadmap for learning Python web development and mentions the potential career benefits, including competitive salaries for Python developers.

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The Ultimate Guide to Python Web Development:

Fundamental Concepts Explained

Everybody’s online today. It doesn’t matter if it’s about commerce, government, fandom,
utilities, gaming, banking, social media, or your average everyday citizen with an internet
connection — everybody who has a connection is on the internet.

Consequently, there’s a greater demand for engaging, user-friendly websites for visitors
to interact with, make purchases, do research, play games, or fall into the proverbial
internet rabbit hole of entertainment. That’s why the IT world turns to web development
to get those well-designed websites created and launched.

Python is one of the most popular programming languages available. Today, we are
exploring Python web development, what it is, the pros and cons of using Python for
web development, and how to prepare yourself to use Python in a web development
project.
A Python Refresher

Python is a general-purpose, high-level, object-oriented programming language that has


made tremendous strides in popularity thanks to its ease of use, even among
non-programmers. It features a simple, easy-to-use syntax, and strong modular support.

Since the demand for programming skills has outpaced the number of available
programmers, more non-programmers have taken up the slack, and Python makes it
easy. RedMonk’s popularity rankings, based on Stack Overflow and GitHub data, show
Python knocking Java out of the number two spot in programming language popularity.
However, fewer programmers are working with Python compared to more relatively
complex languages like Java.

What Is Web Development?

Web development is the catch-all term for conceptualizing, creating, deploying, and
operating web applications and application programming interfaces (API) for the
internet. It usually involves the front end, which entails everything that interacts with the
user, and the back end, which requires business logic and database interaction.

Web development also includes full stack development, which means developing all
parts of the application, from the front to the back. There are different iterations of full
stack development, including Java and MEAN stack.

So, if you’re trying to create a website or a web application, you’re engaging in web
development. Since the demand for websites and apps is more significant than ever, it’s
a much-needed skill and occupation.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Using Python for Web
Development?
Let’s explore the reasons why Python is ideal for web development, and even some
reasons why it may not always be the best choice. We’ll begin with the good stuff first.

Advantages to Using Python for Web Development

● Easy to Read and Use


First-time users love Python because it relies on whitespace and common
expressions, which requires less code-writing than C++ or Java. Python is like
our everyday language.
● It’s Open-Source
Python has an open-source license that makes it freely available to everyone.
This arrangement also makes it more conducive for unrestricted modifications
and continuous contributions to its overall improvement.
● Asynchronous Coding
Each Python code unit runs separately, so it’s easier to write and maintain
asynchronous code. Asynchronous code lets programmers run simultaneous
scripts instead of being forced to do them sequentially.
● Less-Limited Programming Approach
Python features multiple paradigms and supports many different
programming styles such as functional, procedural, and object-oriented.
● Portable and Interactive
Programmers can easily embed Python in a large variety of applications, even
those that use different coding languages. You can connect diverse
components, extend Python’s core vocabulary, and quickly fix new modules.
● Enterprise Application Integration
Enterprise software developers frequently choose Python, mostly because it
integrates with other languages traditionally associated with enterprise
development, like Java, PHP, and .NET.
● Frameworks for Web Development
There are a wide variety of Python frameworks that make the development
process more manageable. These include Django, Falcon, Flask, and Pyramid.
● Prototyping
Python’s simplicity and agility make it an excellent tool for creating an initial
prototype. Since it takes less time to build projects with Python, you can create
a version faster, receive feedback sooner, and create a new iteration more
quickly.
● Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Machine learning and AI are now pervasive, so programmers incorporate this
into their web development projects more often. Python works well with AI and
ML projects, providing tools for visualizing results, ML packages, and
capabilities that exceed traditional data analysis.
● Application Scripting and Software Testing
Python integrates with C, C++, and Java, so it’s ideal for application scripting.
The Python programming language was designed from the beginning to be
embeddable, so it’s useful for customizing large applications and making
extensions. Python’s simple learning curve makes it the perfect choice for
software testing, especially for people with little to no tech background.
● Scientific and Numeric Applications
Python offers various packages and libraries geared towards scientific and
numeric applications development, plus toolkits (e.g., MayaVi and VTK 3D), a
separate imaging library, and other tools. These resources include Numeric
Python, Natural Language Toolkit, IPython, and SciPy.
● Server-Side Scripting
Python’s simple syntax speeds up the server-side scripting process. It also
supports graphical user interfaces (GUI) needed in web development.

Drawbacks to Using Python for Web Development

No language is perfect, and that includes Python. Here are some reasons why Python
may not be well suited for your development needs.

● Lack of Multiprocessor Support


Although Python technically supports multiprocessing, it isn’t as easy,
convenient, or flexible as of other languages. Since multiprocessing is an
essential aspect of application writing, this can limit developers.
● Speed Limitations
Python is an interpreted script language and uses different translating code
methods, so it’s relatively slower than many of its compiled counterparts like
C, C++, or Java. Still, some Python benchmarks manage to work faster than
some C and C++ benchmarks.
● Memory-Intensive Tasks
Python’s flexibility comes with a higher price in memory usage. Therefore,
Python’s not the best choice if you’re running high-memory consumption
tasks.
● Mobile App Development
We know Python is a trendy programming language, but many mobile app
developers still haven’t gotten the message. Most mobile developers prefer
native development for Android and iOS or React native development. Perhaps
this will change in time.
● Design Restrictions
Python is dynamically typed, so it executes some tasks during the
application’s runtime that would otherwise already be finished if using a
statically typed language. If your app design contains elements, it might cause
the program to stall, hindering its smooth operation. Also, Python wasn’t
designed to use concurrency and parallelism elegantly, so the design might
not appear as sophisticated as you hoped.

How to Accomplish Python Web Development

If you want to master Python web development, you should follow these steps.You don’t
have to be a programmer to tackle this but there are specific skills and concepts that
you should become familiar with before taking on development tasks. This roadmap
assumes that you’re already familiar with things like browsers, the internet, HTTP,
hosting, and DNS.

● Learn CSS and HTML. These two languages are the building blocks used to
create websites. Learn them and use that knowledge to learn how to structure
responsive static pages. For extra credit, familiarize yourself with a CSS
framework like Bootstrap or Materialize.
● Learn Basic JavaScript. Next, learn vanilla JavaScript. “Vanilla” means using
plain, ordinary JavaScript without additional libraries such as jQuery.
Familiarize yourself with concepts like control statements, data types, general
conventions, variables, string manipulation, arithmetic and operators, and
loops.
● Learn About DOM and jQuery. Once you get the JavaScript fundamentals
down, you should learn about the JavaScript library jQuery and manipulating
the Document Object Model (DOM). When you nail down this step, you will be
able to create dynamic web pages. For extra credit, learn how to use a front
end framework such as React. It’s not mandatory, but they are useful in
building full stack applications.
● Learn Python. Yes, here is where you finally learn Python. Cover the basics and
fundamentals, and you will be ready to tackle the application’s back end.
● Learn Database and Django. Familiarize yourself with databases, the CRUD
functions (create, read, update, and delete), and how to make queries. Django
helps you set up the backend environment and develop business logic.

You’re now ready to embark on a web development project using Python!

You Too Can Learn Python Web Development!

There is a greater demand for Python developers and programmers, as the language
gains in popularity. Even if you’re already a programmer, it’s always a smart idea to
upskill by branching out into other programming languages, so why not learn a highly
regarded language like Python?

Simplilearn offers a Python certification course that teaches you Python’s basics, data
operations, conditional statements, shell scripting, and Django. This course gives you
hands-on development experience and prepares you for an exciting career as a
professional Python programmer.

Indeed reports that Python developers can earn an average of USD 111,080 annually in
the United States and ₹576,770 in India.

Whether you want to start a new career or add valuable skills to your current
programming career, check out Simplilearn today and master Python web development!

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