Python for web development in Apache

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I've been playing with mod_python in apache2 which seems to work differently than python does in general - there's a bit different syntax and things you need to do. It's not very well documented and after a few days of playing with it, I'm really not seeing the point of mod_python at all, especially when things like php are so well documented and available.

I can see how Python works well for system programming, but can anyone give any information as to why I shouldn't just dump python for a web-based application?

"there's a bit different syntax" Please provide the specific example for this. — S.Lott, Oct 19 '08 at 01:22

score 29 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 19 '08 at 01:14

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Don't use mod_python. A common mistake is take mod_python as "mod_php, but for python" and that is not true. Use mod_wsgi instead.
Choose a web framework. CherryPy. Pylons. Django.
Look at wsgi.org

answered Oct 19 '08 at 01:14

nosklo

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"Use mod_wsgi instead" Seconded! Or SCGI if you find it easier not to be running in the same process. – ephemient Oct 19 '08 at 01:24
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You can run mod_wsgi in a separate process as well. Try reading about "mod_wsgi daemon mode." – Jason Baker Oct 19 '08 at 01:48
mod_wsgi's daemon mode is *not* available under Windows, though. – Matthew Trevor Oct 20 '08 at 02:24

score 6 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 19 '08 at 01:12

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mod_python wasn't really made for doing basic webprogramming. I suggest you go with a framework:

My suggestion is to give python some time. It's easy to get simplicity and lack of power confused. :)

answered Oct 19 '08 at 01:12

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