Flask is a lightweight and popular web framework for Python, known for its simplicity and flexibility. It is widely used to build web applications, providing a minimalistic approach to web development with features like routing, templates, and support for extensions.

A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.