Quixote is a web application framework that maps incoming URLs onto application objects, functions and methods. It is particularly suited to developers who want to organise web applications around their own object structures rather than a collection of separately registered URL patterns.
The framework uses a traversal-based approach to request dispatch. Each component of a URL is resolved through an application-defined hierarchy until the appropriate handler is reached. The handler then produces content that is returned to the client.
Quixote includes its own templating facilities, although applications can use alternative approaches to generating HTML. It also supplies tools for processing forms, managing sessions and handling HTTP requests.
Its architecture gives developers considerable control over application structure and presentation logic.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- URL traversal system that resolves request paths through application objects and directories.
- Directory classes and publishing methods for exposing application functionality through HTTP.
- Python Template Language (PTL) for generating HTML and text using familiar programming constructs.
- Template compilation and import facilities for reusable page templates.
- HTML-safe string handling through the htmltext type and escaping utilities.
- Form processing components for handling user input and generating form controls.
- Session management API for retaining user information across requests.
- Request and response objects for accessing HTTP metadata and returning content.
- Support for HTTP redirects, error responses and exception handling.
- Flexible application structure without enforced separation between presentation and application logic.
- Support for conventional WSGI application hosting.
- Optional use of alternative templating and persistence systems.
- Testing facilities and demonstration applications illustrating framework functionality.
Website: github.com/nascheme/quixote
Support:
Developer: Quixote Developers
License: CNRI Open Source License and MIT License
Quixote is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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