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Python

What is Python?

Python is one of the most widely used programming languages in the world with a growing ecosystem. Python's simple, easy to learn syntax emphasizes readability and therefore reduces the cost of program maintenance. IT giants like Yahoo, Google, IBM, NASA, Nokia and Disney also prefer Python.

Why do we use Python?

Python has one the easiest and clearest syntaxes of all programming languages which makes it easy and fast to write and understand. Furthermore, it's one of the fastest growing programming languages in the world. Python provides also large standard libraries that allow to enhance your product and be flexible with new features.

What is Django?

Django is a high-level Python web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel. It’s free and open source. Django's primary goal is to ease the creation of complex, database-driven websites.

Why do we use Django?

Django is designed to help developers take applications from concept to completion as quickly as possible. It takes security seriously and helps developers avoid many common security mistakes, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery and clickjacking. Django is also trusted by global companies such as Instagram, Mozilla, Pinterest, National Geographic and many others.

What is React.js?

React.js is an open-source JavaScript library which is used for building user interfaces specifically for single page applications. To put it simpler - it’s used in front-end web development meaning that it handles the view layer for web and mobile apps. React.js also allows us to create reusable UI components. React.js allows developers to create large web applications which can change data, without reloading the page.

Why do we use React.js?

React.js is exceptional when it comes to speed - it uses Virtual DOM that makes the app ridiculously fast. React.js is component-based and it means that instead of worrying about the entire web app, it makes it possible to break the complex UI/UX development into simpler components. For a new developer to get started with React.js, the learning step is less steep compared to other Javascript frameworks (eg Angular).

What is React Native?

React Native lets you build mobile apps using only JavaScript. It uses the same design as React.js, letting you compose a rich mobile UI from declarative components. React Native also uses the same fundamental UI building blocks as regular iOS and Android apps. You just put those building blocks together using JavaScript and React.js.

Why do we use React Native?

React Native has both iOS and Android support - it can render mobile UIs for both platforms. Thus, mobile applications written in React Native feel (and actually are) like every other native iOS and Andorid applications. React Native lets you also build your app faster. Instead of recompiling, you can reload your app instantly.