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You want to build a REST API quickly with minimal dependencies and maximum flexibility. Which framework is better and why?

hard📝 Conceptual Q8 of 15
Flask - Ecosystem and Patterns
You want to build a REST API quickly with minimal dependencies and maximum flexibility. Which framework is better and why?
AFlask, because it is lightweight and lets you add only needed components
BDjango, because it has a built-in admin and ORM for APIs
CDjango, because it forces strict project structure
DFlask, because it comes with built-in user authentication
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify project needs

    Quick REST API with minimal dependencies requires flexibility and lightweight tools.

  2. Step 2: Compare frameworks

    Flask is minimal and lets you add only what you need; Django is heavier with built-in features.

  3. Final Answer:

    Flask, because it is lightweight and lets you add only needed components -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Minimal REST API = Flask lightweight flexibility [OK]
Quick Trick: Flask is best for minimal, flexible APIs [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Choosing Django for minimal dependencies
  • Assuming Flask has built-in auth by default
  • Confusing strict structure with flexibility

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