MicroPie
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| Developer(s) | Harrison Erd |
|---|---|
| Initial release | January 2025 |
| Stable release | 0.6
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| Written in | Python |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Web framework |
| License | BSD 3-Clause |
| Website | patx.github.io/micropie |
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MicroPie is an ultra-lightweight Python web framework designed to simplify web application development. It provides core features such as routing, session management, WSGI support, and optional Jinja2 template rendering. Inspired by frameworks like CherryPy, MicroPie aims to offer a minimalist yet powerful solution for developers who prefer simplicity and performance.
Features
- Minimal configuration required.
- Automatic mapping of URLs to functions.
- Cookie-based session management.
- Jinja2 support for dynamic web pages (optional).
- Deployable with WSGI servers like Gunicorn.
Installation
MicroPie can be installed via Python's package manager. Alternatively, the standalone script can be downloaded and used without additional dependencies.
Usage
A basic MicroPie application example:
from MicroPie import Server
class MyApp(Server):
def index(self):
return "Hello, MicroPie!"
MyApp().run()
Once the server is running, it can be accessed at `http://127.0.0.1:8080`.
Core Functionalities
MicroPie provides a variety of functionalities, including:
- Routing: Define methods to handle specific URLs.
- Session Handling: Store and retrieve user data easily.
- Template Rendering: Use Jinja2 to generate dynamic content.
- Static File Serving: Serve CSS, JavaScript, and images from the `static` directory.
- WSGI Compatibility: Deployable using production-ready WSGI servers.
- Streaming Responses: Handle long-running processes efficiently.
- Form Handling: Process GET and POST requests seamlessly.
Licensing
MicroPie is licensed under the BSD 3-Clause License, which allows for free use and distribution with certain conditions. The full license details can be found on the official website.
See Also
References
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