CSC/ECE 517 Fall 2014/ch1a a7 ch

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Web2py Framework

Web2py is a free open source full-stack framework for rapid development of fast, scalable, secure and portable database-driven web-based applications written in Python.[1]

Background

Web2py was originally introduced as a teaching tool to used to demonstrate ease of use and deployment. It was modeled after Ruby on Rails and Django, and as such focuses on rapid development and adheres to the Model View Controller architecture pattern.

Here are some of the features of Web2py[2][3]:

  • Web2py runs on Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux, Google App Engine, Amazon EC2, and almost any web hosting via Python 2.5/2.6/2.7/pypy, or Java with Jython.

Examples

There are several websites currently powered by Web2py, including a website hosting the ever-popular game Minesweeper.

Narration

Architecture

Comparison to other Frameworks

Helpful Links

Web2py vs other frameworks

References

1. http://www.web2py.com/init/default/index
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web2py
3. http://www.web2py.com/init/default/what
4. http://wiki.expertiza.ncsu.edu/index.php/CSC/ECE_517_Fall_2013/oss_SocialMediaFeeds

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