Hey everyone! I'm starting a new backend for a mid-sized project that includes a real-time dashboard and standard CRUD APIs. I've worked with Django REST Framework (DRF) in production before, but I'm interested in exploring FastAPI this time around, especially its performance and asynchronous capabilities. What do you all think, which framework would be better for my needs?
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While both frameworks have their merits, consider your project scale and future needs. FastAPI will deliver great performance for APIs, while Django can expedite feature development with its built-in capabilities. Just make sure to evaluate how complex your app could grow over time!
If you’re sticking with Django, I suggest exploring Django Ninja. It brings some of the FastAPI speed while still letting you leverage Django's features. But if it’s a brand new project, FastAPI is hard to beat for performance, especially with async needs.
Yeah, FastAPI feels more modern, but Django has a lot of robust features.
Honestly, I've dabbled in both, and FastAPI definitely feels more elegant and performant, especially for async routes. But Django does provide a lot of features right out of the box which can be a huge time-saver. It's really about the direction you want to take your project.
That's exactly my dilemma! FastAPI seems exciting, but can I live without Django's admin features?
Well, you might want to rethink if you're focused on speed and scaling—FastAPI handles that better in most cases.
FastAPI shines when it comes to building REST APIs, especially if you prioritize speed and async functionality. It can definitely handle mid-sized projects efficiently. Although, if you value an admin interface and rapid developability, Django might make things easier for you. So think about your specific requirements.
That's a good point about admin interfaces; FastAPI doesn't come with that out of the box.
I get your vibes, but for a real-time dashboard, FastAPI's async capabilities might outweigh that.
If you're looking for async support, definitely go with FastAPI! It's designed for that and handles it really well. Plus, it's quite fast overall. But if you want something that sits nicely between Django and FastAPI, check out Litestar; it's worth considering for its architecture too.
Totally agree! I’ve found that FastAPI's async features give it a solid edge for performance.
Yeah, I'm leaning towards FastAPI for my own projects for the same reasons!
I see what you mean! I've been confused about which way to go, but I’ll look into Ninja.