Flask - Deployment
Why is it recommended to use a WSGI server like Gunicorn or uWSGI instead of Flask's built-in server in production?
Why is it recommended to use a WSGI server like Gunicorn or uWSGI instead of Flask's built-in server in production?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand Flask built-in server limitations
Flask's built-in server is intended for development; it is single-threaded and lacks robustness for production traffic.Step 2: Benefits of WSGI servers
Gunicorn and uWSGI handle multiple requests concurrently, manage workers, and are optimized for production environments.Final Answer:
Because Flask's built-in server is single-threaded and not designed for production load -> Option DQuick Check:
Flask built-in server = development only [OK]
Quick Trick: Use Gunicorn/uWSGI for production, not Flask's dev server [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking Flask server is production-ready
- Believing WSGI servers handle database migrations
- Confusing WSGI servers with frontend tools
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