>> 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. :-)
You will not always need web frameworks. It really depends on what you want to make. http://dfhu.org/blog/should-you-use-a-framework Kenny On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM, Kenny Meyer <knny.m...@gmail.com> wrote: >> 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.
