Is Flask a framework or a library?

Flask is a micro web framework written in Python. It is classified as a microframework because it does not require particular tools or libraries. It has no database abstraction layer, form validation, or any other components where pre-existing third-party libraries provide common functions.

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Is Flask a stack?

Flask belongs to “Microframeworks (Backend)” category of the tech stack , while MEAN can be primarily classified under “Frameworks (Full Stack)”. “Lightweight”, “Python” and “Minimal” are the key factors why developers consider Flask; whereas “Javascript”, “Easy” and “Nosql” are the primary reasons why MEAN is favored.

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