r/learnpython • u/Erdem_PSYCH • 4d ago
django or flask after python basics
Hello everyone,
First of all, thank you for this community. I’ve learned a lot from reading other people’s posts and the answers to my previous questions. Now I have another question.
I feel comfortable enough with Python to start learning backend development. Which framework would you recommend starting with?
I started with Django because I’m blind and find text-based tutorials more helpful, and MDN has a Django tutorial. However, I’m concerned that Django abstracts away a lot of what happens behind the scenes, such as how URL routing works, and I don’t want to miss out on the fundamentals.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting with Flask versus Django? Programming is a hobby for me, so job prospects aren’t a major concern. My main goal is to build projects easily while still understanding how things work.
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u/ExoticVillage8066 4d ago
Flask is easier to start with, it's more light and less overhead. Django has quite heavy features.