What is the difference between Apache and Django?
Apache is a web server that is written in the C programing language and runs as a service on a host computer which could be using unix, linux or windows based operating systems. Django is a Python web framework which allows for rich data driven websites to be created using the Python programming language.
Does Python need Apache?
Yes, in general you need those for performance. If you want to avoid the complexity of setting up Apache until you really have to (which could be reasonable if you’re short on time and/or lack experience) you will probably be better off by using CherryPy to serve Django.
Is Django alternative for PHP?
Whatever you were doing with PHP you can accomplish that with Django too. Django supports several relational databases. Otherwise you can look for something similar as Django with PHP. There are many MVC frameworks for PHP.
Do I need Apache for Django?
Once in production, you need a real server like Apache, Nginx, etc. The wsgi.py file is the one taking care of the link between Django and Apache. Let’s say we want to share our project (myproject) with Apache. We just need to set Apache to access our folder.
Does Django use Apache or Nginx?
It seems Django docs suggest using Nginx as the primary choice for static media and Apache as the primary choice for Django apps.
Is Nginx better than Apache?
NGINX performs 2.5 times faster than Apache according to a benchmark test performed by running up to 1,000 simultaneous connections. Undoubtedly, NGINX has an advantage over Apache with static content. So if you need to serve concurrent static content, NGINX is a preferred choice.
Can Apache run Python?
The Apache HTTP Server is a widely deployed web server that can be used in combination with a WSGI module, such as mod_wsgi or a stand-alone WSGI server to run Python web applications.
How do I serve a Django application via Apache?
Serving Django applications via Apache is done by using mod_wsgi. So the first thing is to make sure you have Apache and mod_wsgi installed. The wsgi.py file is the one taking care of the link between Django and Apache.
What version of Apache does drivedjango work with?
Django will work with any version of Apache which supports mod_wsgi. The official mod_wsgi documentation is your source for all the details about how to use mod_wsgi.
What web server should I use for Django development?
So far, in our examples, we have used the Django dev web server. But this server is just for testing and is not fit for production environment. Once in production, you need a real server like Apache, Nginx, etc. Let’s discuss Apache in this chapter.
Does metal toad work with Django & Apache?
Metal Toad is an AWS Managed Services provider. In addition to Django & Apache work we recommend checking out our article on how to host a website on AWS in 5 minutes. Django is a fantastic, powerful web development framework.