Python for web development in Apache

Question

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?

Answer 1

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

• django
• cherrypy
• web.py

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

Answer 2

1. 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.
2. Choose a web framework. CherryPy. Pylons. Django.
3. Look at wsgi.org