7 Benefits of Using Python for Web Development
Python is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and with good reason: it’s easy to learn, it’s fast, and it’s incredibly versatile. This makes it ideal not only for web development, but also for big data analysis, scientific computing, mobile apps, data science—the list goes on and on. However, there are still some lingering questions as to why you should choose Python over its competitors like PHP or Ruby, so here are seven reasons that will hopefully convince you to use Python in your next web development project.
1) Python code is easy to read
Developers who use Python are forced to create code that is easier to read, thereby boosting productivity. But unlike with other programming languages, developers using Python don’t have to worry about formal training or memorizing syntax. For example, in order to add two numbers together in C++, a developer must remember that += means addition. However, in Python, + denotes addition regardless of whether it is part of a line of code or not.
2) Security, Performance, and Scalability
Python was built to be a scripting language, which means it is relatively easy to secure and stable. So, if you have a lot of coding experience and want to build applications without a lot of bugs in them, you may want to consider using Python. Another advantage is that unlike some other languages like C or C++, your application won’t crash at random times because another process is using too much memory and causing your program to run out. Plus, even though python isn’t built explicitly with web development in mind (i.e., Ruby on Rails), it has all kinds of libraries that allow for rapid prototyping for any kind of web application including more traditional website development as well as newer web applications like social networking sites.
3) Python applications are portable
With websites and web apps, portability is a key factor. If a company’s website runs off one platform and it decides to move its hosting service to another provider, it must ensure that there’s no noticeable difference in performance between both hosting platforms. This can be difficult if you aren’t proficient in developing applications that run on multiple platforms. Python code is easy to convert from one platform to another thanks to its portable design.
4) Deployment Options
A given language isn’t much good if you can’t put it to use. I like to think of a programming language as a toolkit, one filled with all sorts of potentialities. The only way to unlock these possibilities is by actually building something, and in web development there are two primary ways to do that: deploy your application through an app store (Apple Store or Google Play) or deploy your application on your own server.
5) Ease of Maintenance
A high-level programming language like Python will make it easier to maintain your web application over time. By contrast, a lower-level language is likely to require new lines of code to correct bugs in existing functionality. Thus, using a higher-level language can reduce maintenance costs and lead to more efficient solutions. Moreover, developers who are well versed in higher-level languages such as Python often enjoy an advantage when it comes to debugging and other aspects of maintaining web applications.
6) Feature Availability
One good thing about Python is that it can be used to create anything. While there are some tools that may not be available in certain versions, you’ll still be able to create most anything using just one version of python. This availability means that you don’t have to worry about moving from one platform to another when learning how to program. Once you know it once, you’ll already know how it works even if things change behind-the-scenes.
7) Open Source Community Support
One of Python’s most outstanding characteristics is its broad, expansive and very active community. There are hundreds of online forums, tutorials and meet-ups that you can access to grow your knowledge and expertise. That said, it’s important to note that open source communities aren’t always friendly or easy places to learn from—especially when you first start out with programming languages in general. As a newcomer, avoid participating in highly technical discussions about advanced topics until you have enough experience to do so effectively. Instead, focus on learning how each language works at an introductory level first before diving into more complex concepts.
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