radiant-framework 0.3.1
Radiant Framework
License: BSD-2-Clause
Requires Python: >=3.8

# Radiant: A Pythonic Web Framework

A lightweight and Python-first framework for building web applications with Brython.

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## Why Radiant?

Radiant is a modern web framework that enables Python developers to build full-stack web applications without writing JavaScript. It leverages Brython to run Python code directly in the browser, providing a seamless development experience.

### Target Audience

Radiant is designed for Python developers who want to:

- Build web applications entirely in Python without JavaScript knowledge
- Create interactive web interfaces with a Pythonic approach 
- Leverage Python's simplicity and expressiveness for frontend development
- Benefit from Python's rich ecosystem of libraries and tools
- Avoid context switching between Python and JavaScript
- Develop full-stack applications with a single language
- Learn web development while staying in a familiar Python environment

Whether you're a Python enthusiast, a web developer looking for a Python-first approach, or a beginner wanting to start web development with Python, Radiant provides an intuitive framework for your needs.


## Key Features

- **Pure Python Development**: Build web applications without writing JavaScript
- **Component-Based Architecture**: Create reusable UI components in Python
- **Real-time Updates**: Built-in WebSocket support for live data updates
- **Template System**: Flexible HTML templating with Python syntax
- **State Management**: Simple state handling and reactivity
- **Browser API Integration**: Access browser features through Python interfaces
- **Modern UI Tools**: Built-in support for CSS frameworks and modern UI patterns

## Getting Started

### Prerequisites

- Python 3.7 or higher
- Basic understanding of Python
- pip package manager

### Installation

Install Radiant using pip:

~~~bash
pip install radiant-framework
~~~

### Quick Example

Here's a minimal example to get you started:



```python
from radiant.framework.server import RadiantInterfaceApp
from browser import document, html


# Define a simple application using RadiantInterfaceApp
class MinimalApp(RadiantInterfaceApp):

    def on_mount(self):
        document <= html.H1("Minimal Interface App")
        document <= html.P("This is a single-page app using Radiant.")


# Launch the app with default settings
if __name__ == "__main__":
    MinimalApp.serve()
```



Visit http://localhost:5050 to see your first Radiant application!