[Solved] What does the -w option specify when running Gunicorn with a Flask app? — Ans: The number of worker processes to handle requests | Flask

Flask - Deployment

What does the -w option specify when running Gunicorn with a Flask app?

AThe number of worker processes to handle requests

BThe port number to bind the server

CThe path to the Flask application file

DThe debug mode for Flask

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Gunicorn options
The -w flag in Gunicorn specifies how many worker processes will be spawned to handle incoming requests concurrently.
Step 2: Differentiate from other options
The port is set with -b, the app file is given as an argument, and debug mode is a Flask setting, not Gunicorn's.
Final Answer:
The number of worker processes to handle requests -> Option A
Quick Check:
Gunicorn -w = worker count [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -w to set workers, not port or debug [OK]

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