[Tutor] web2py vs django

[vishwajeet singh]

I had asked this question earlier is django users google group you can find
the responses here
http://groups.google.co.in/group/django-users/browse_thread/thread/4c8bfa995c93b07b/f12442dd0d7f4fcd?q=#f12442dd0d7f4fcd

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 1:01 PM, Stefan Lesicnik <stefan at lsd.co.za> wrote:

> Hi guys.
>
> I am writing this because i am little confused and wanted a more 'expert'
> opinion on the two frameworks. I am still quite a python newbie, and not
> really familiar with all the intricacies of it and the frameworks.
>
> I discovered Django as a framework first. I thought it was really great.
> The tutorials makes sense, i really like the generic views (looks clean,
> added a filter, sorting works etc). The importing of various modules did
> confuse me a bit, but I think its something you can learn and work through.
>
> A friend asked me if I had tried web2py, and started looking at it. I
> haven't looked as much as Django, but I also think its due to the fact that
> Django seemed to have more resources available to learn. The Django book is
> great. There are many video tutorials showing you how to start and get
> going. With web2py, i run it, and I actually dont have a clue what to do
> next...    Admittedly I have put more effort so far into learning Django.
>
> I have purchased the web2py book, but havent gone through it yet in detail.
>
> I plan on using either framework for a project i want to do that will
> contain a database of computer resources available, have a workflow where a
> user can request a service, administrator approve it, and the system will
> automate and build a machine, virtual machine and notify people. If that
> makes any difference to framework selection...   I guess im trying to choose
> the correct framework before I put alot of effort into a dead horse :)
>
> Maybe to summarise what ive found so far (i know there are more, im coming
> from a newbie perspective here!)
>
> Django
> - Great generic views (sortable, filters etc)
> - Nice admin interface
> - Looks professional and clean
> - May be slightly more complex than web2py
> - Template specific language.
> - Feels like more addons and 3rd party support, not sure about this?
>
> web2py
> - Simpler syntax for doing things (This may be a nice factor, but then it
> does do more 'magic')
> - Unable to find generic views?
> - Not sure how to begin
> - Works with google app engine (not an issue for me, but thats pretty cool)
> - Template stuff is pure python with no indentation (this is good!)
> - Interface feels old. LIke pre 2003 way of doing stuff. feels like static
> html pages.
> - No importing of modules, all handled for you (this may not be a great
> thing. I am undecided still...)
>
> Thanks everyone, i would really appreciate hearing your views.
>
> Stefan
>
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Cheers,
Vishwajeet
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