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Olatunji Ayodele Abidemi
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Python is a versatile language and you can indeed use it for web development

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Python is a versatile language, and you can indeed use it for web development. Let's get started:

Choose a Framework:

There are two popular Python frameworks for web development: Django and Flask.

Django: Ideal for creating large applications with built-in features like authentication, ORM (Object-Relational Mapping), and admin panels¹.

Flask: Lightweight and great for smaller, simpler websites¹.

To install Django, run:

pip install Django

For Flask, use:

pip install flask

Set Up Your Project:

Initialize your chosen framework in your project folder.

For Django, use:

django-admin startproject projectname

For Flask, create a Python file (e.g., app.py) and set up your app.

Define Your Website's Structure:

You'll need to use HTML to create your website's structure. Even with a framework, HTML is essential.

Set up your templates, static files (CSS, JavaScript), and other necessary components.

Create Routes and Views:

Define routes (URL paths) and views (Python functions that handle requests).

In Django, create views using classes or functions.

In Flask, use decorators to define routes and corresponding view functions.

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