vinta
Add Reflex
What is this Python project?
Reflex is a Python web framework designed for developers who want to build full-stack web applications using only Python. It allows users to create both the frontend and backend of web apps without needing to learn additional languages like JavaScript, HTML, or CSS. Reflex employs a declarative, state-driven model that is reminiscent of React, but everything is implemented in Python. The framework compiles the frontend into a React application while managing the backend with FastAPI. This setup enables real-time updates through WebSockets, ensuring that changes in the backend are instantly reflected in the frontend. Key features of Reflex include purely Python development, which simplifies the learning curve for developers; declarative UI components that use Python functions to define user interfaces; automatic state synchronization that pushes backend changes to the frontend; support for asynchronous tasks that enhance performance and responsiveness; and built-in user authentication for secure session management.
What's the difference between this Python project and similar ones?
Reflex stands out from other popular Python web frameworks in several ways. When compared to Flask, Reflex allows for purely Python development, whereas Flask requires knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for frontend work. Reflex compiles its frontend into a React application, while Flask typically relies on custom HTML/CSS. In terms of backend frameworks, Reflex uses FastAPI, similar to FastAPI itself, while Flask and Django have their own distinct backends. Reflex offers automatic state management, contrasting with Flask and Django, which require manual handling. The learning curve for Reflex is generally easier for Python developers compared to Django, which can be steep for beginners due to its complexity. While both Reflex and FastAPI support asynchronous operations, Flask and Django have limited capabilities in this area. In terms of production readiness, Flask and Django are established frameworks suitable for production use, whereas Reflex is still growing and not yet fully production-ready. Finally, the community around Reflex is expanding but is currently smaller than those of Flask and Django, which have large and active communities. In summary, Reflex's unique selling proposition lies in its ability to allow developers to work entirely within Python. This makes it particularly appealing for those who want to avoid the complexities associated with traditional web development stacks that require knowledge of multiple languages.
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@vinta Can you let me know if there's anything else you'd like us to do to get this merged in
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However, this PR cannot be accepted because: Vague submission, not adding a Python library
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@vinta I'm one of the maintainers of Reflex. We definitely consider our project to be a Python library, even though it compiles to JS to run the frontend of the resulting app, this is an implementation detail. The code of the app is fully implemented in python.
What are the qualifications for something to be "a Python library"? I didn't see any specifics in the contributing guidelines.
Yes how is Reflex not considered a Python library
https://pypi.org/project/reflex/
https://reflex.dev/open-source/
