I'm curious, what problems does Django solve and in which scenarios is it preferred? What does it simplify on the backend? Especially, what are the advantages for beginners? If you've used it, could you give a hint about its general philosophy?
I'm just starting to learn Django, what does it do?
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We prefer Django for the most common backend scenarios: content management (CMS), user sessions, form processing, and database interactions. For example, instead of dealing with WordPress's PHP, we can set up a new blog system in just 1 hour using Django's admin panel. On the backend, thanks to Django's ORM, working with Python objects instead of writing SQL by hand is a game-changer for beginners. It has a unique "batteries included" philosophy—it offers almost everything out of the box (authentication, caching, security headers...).
Compared to other frameworks, like Rails, it follows conventions but with the advantage of working in Python. It requires less configuration than Express.js, making it perfect for beginners. While it may not be as flexible as minimalist options like Flask, its "scales automatically" principle makes it a favorite, especially among startups.