Advantages of building websites with Python

Python is an extremely easy and fast language to learn. Its syntax is very similar to writing any kind of text in English, and it´s as powerful as its main competitors for BackEnd programming.

Python is very easy to read and write. Its philosophy is that code should be written by people for people. After all, what you program will be read by you and other programmers. If you write for machines, only machines will understand you.

It also has "batteries". This means that it has its own packages, so there is no need to install external programs. This simplifies installation or upgrade tasks.

Another benefit is that it doesn't need an ecosystem to run, like others do, such as Xampp, Docker and Vangrant, for example. With Python, you just need Python. By running a command in the terminal, the web server will be executing, which makes production quickly.

Another important advantage is that its programmers are the second best paid, only behind Ruby.
Python has a funny origin. In December 1989, a programmer was sent home at Christmas as his offices were going to be closed for several weeks. This 33-year-old man, named Guido van Rossum, discovered that he only had one device to entertain himself before Christmas.

This device was his personal computer. To pass time, he decided to distract himself by programming an interpreter for a new scripting language he was theorizing about in his spare time. With no much interest, he named the language Python as he was a huge Monty Python fan.

And this is how one of the most expressive languages was born, a true open-source flagship.
Among the many fantastic frameworks that Python offers, we can find Django, FastAPI and Flask (which should not to be confused with Adobe Flash).

Django would be closest to the well-known Ruby on Rails for Ruby, or even Laravel for PHP. This is a comprehensive and efficient framework for building highly complex web applications with minimal effort. Almost everything you need can be integrated.

Flask is for highly customized developments or less complex projects. It is a microframework with simple and smart features that allow you to create any website that comes to mind.
FastAPI offers high performance when building APIs. Despite being the newest, its community continues to grow and promote the project.

Neither replaces the other. They all present different perspectives and are worth experiencing.
Regarding its community, it is one of the healthiest and most active. Users spontaneously organize monthly chats and free language workshops. Various congresses are held every year. The most popular is known as PyCon. There are also dedicated groups like Django Girls, a group of women who encourage other women to learn how to code.

The strong community support is due in part to the many fields that use Python, such as data analysis, micro device development, artificial intelligence and desktop application development, among others. The libraries never stop growing and are usually well documented, promoting a pleasant environment.
Regarding competitors, there are many and with a lot of experience.

The most prominent ones are PHP, Java, Ruby, Go and Node.js. Ruby could be considered a first cousin due to their similarities. Both are very well balanced, although Python continues to grow year after year among the most used languages.

When it comes to advising beginners, Flaks may be the best option if you want to get started with this interpreted language, especially regarding web development. With it, you can easily develop small projects like a simple website, a REST API or an administrative panel.

After that, it's a good idea to switch to Django and experience one of the most comprehensive Python experiences for yourself. Dive into work-intensive projects like a blog, social media or an e-commerce site. Discover every detail, visit documentation examples and build very robust relational databases. You won't be disappointed with Django's ORM (Database Query Management) or its template engine.

Python´s future is promising. Its versions are stable and compatible with all platforms. Its creator, Guido van Rossum, has allowed the community to make decisions. He only left 4 significant guidelines:

- Python should be lightweight, intuitive and just as powerful as its main competitors.
- The project would be open source so anyone could contribute.
- Code written in Python should be understood just like any English text.
- Python should be suitable for everyday activities, allowing you to create prototypes in a short time.
And so far, the community fulfills all goals. Now that you know the risks and benefits, will you dare to cross the border?

There are several reasons why Python is worth learning, and with it you could create amazing websites and some many other software products. With Python, there are almost not limits for your imagination.

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