Description #
Pyramid is a flexible Python web framework designed for simplicity and scalability, letting developers start small and grow big without switching tools.
History #
Pyramid evolved from the Pylons project and was officially released in 2010. Developed by Agendaless Consulting, it balances minimalism and power, making it ideal for both microservices and complex web apps.
Hello World Code #
from pyramid.config import Configurator
from pyramid.response import Response
def hello_world(request):
return Response('Hello, World!')
with Configurator() as config:
config.add_route('hello', '/')
config.add_view(hello_world, route_name='hello')
app = config.make_wsgi_app()How to Run #
Option 1: Online
https://replit.com (manual setup)
Option 2: Local
pip install "pyramid==2.0"
pserve development.iniKey Concepts #
- Python WSGI framework
- Configurable routing and views
- URL dispatch and traversal
- Supports SQLAlchemy and ZODB
- Extensible via plugins
- Static asset management
- Security with ACLs
- Scalable architecture
- Debug toolbar included
- Pyramid scaffolds for quick start
Try It Online #
Fun Facts #
- Pyramid lets you use almost any templating system, from Jinja2 to Mako.
- It was designed to run everything from APIs to full CMSs with the same codebase.
- The default debugging toolbar is incredibly detailed, saving hours of guesswork.
- It has strong documentation, often cited as a model for other Python projects.
- It powers complex web applications for scientific research and government systems.
