> 1. What is the purpose of using a web framework like django? Could I > get the same functionality by just using pythong cgi and python to > access mysql? (like php scripting) A web application framework is a software framework that is designed to support the development of dynamic websites, web applications and web services. The framework aims to alleviate the overhead associated with common activities performed in Web development. For example, many frameworks provide libraries for database access, templating frameworks and session management, and they often promote code reuse. (Source: Wikipedia)
Django provides libraries for database access, a custom template language, forms, sessions and loves the DRY-principle. Other batteries included. http://docs.djangoproject.com/en/1.3/#other-batteries-included It is also incredibly easy to extend Django's capabilities by writing/reusing apps for your Django project. > Could I get the same functionality by just using pythong cgi and python to > access mysql? (like php scripting) Probably; but that is like if you were to ride a monstrous and untamed Warhorse, having this cute and little pony which can already do a 100 tricks. :-) Kenny On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 7:25 PM, raj <nano.ri...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey guys, > > I'm sort of new to the whole web framework idea. I have very good > knowledge of python and cgi scripting and I have a few questions about > django. > 1. What is the purpose of using a web framework like django? Could I > get the same functionality by just using pythong cgi and python to > access mysql? (like php scripting) > 2. If I do use a framework like django, how exactly do I use django on > a server? Like I have hosting through ipage. How do I use django on > it? If ipage can't handle django scripting, what hosting websites > would handle it? > > Thank you, > Sincerely, > -Raj Agarwal > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Django users" group. > To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > django-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to django-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en.
