Sanic
A Python web server and framework that's written to go fast.
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—Overview
What is Sanic?
Sanic is a high-performance Python 3.6+ web server and microframework, designed for speed with async capabilities, making it ideal for building fast APIs and web applications.
Key differentiator
“Sanic stands out as a high-performance microframework for Python, focusing on speed and async capabilities, making it ideal for fast API development.”
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Who is it for?
✓ Best for
Teams needing to build fast, scalable Python-based APIs and services
Projects where performance is critical and async capabilities are required
Developers looking for a lightweight framework with built-in HTTP/2 support
✕ Not a fit for
Applications requiring extensive middleware or complex routing features not natively supported by Sanic
Projects that need deep integration with specific Python web frameworks (e.g., Django, Flask)
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Get Started with Sanic
Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.