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Falcon Boilerplate

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Boilerplate for the Falcon framework https://github.com/falconry/falcon

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Overview

The Falcon boilerplate is an excellent starting point for developing applications using the Falcon framework. It is designed to streamline the development process by providing a solid structure, which includes essential components and dependencies. With support for Python 3.10 and various libraries, it simplifies many common tasks, allowing developers to focus on building rather than configuring.

This boilerplate is particularly appealing because it integrates several important tools and features that enhance application performance and ease of use. Whether you are building a new API or looking to improve an existing one, this Falcon boilerplate offers a robust foundation to kickstart your project.

Features

  • Python 3.10+ Support: Built on the latest version of Python, ensuring access to the newest features and enhancements in the language.

  • Gunicorn WSGI Server: Uses Gunicorn as the HTTP server, which is known for its efficiency and performance in running Python web applications.

  • Gevent Worker: Leverages Gevent for concurrent workers, providing effective handling of multiple requests simultaneously and improving application responsiveness.

  • Pydantic for Data Structures: Implements Pydantic for data validation and settings management, making it easy to define schemas and validate input data.

  • Vyper for Configuration Management: Utilizes Vyper to manage application configurations effectively, simplifying the way settings are loaded and used in your projects.

  • Globally Unique Identifiers (XID): Incorporates the XID library for creating globally unique identifiers, essential for systems requiring unique identification across various components.

  • Optional Validation Libraries: Offers the option to include fastjsonschema or orjsonschema for validating requests and responses against JSON Schema, enhancing the reliability of your API.

  • CORS Support: Easy integration for CORS headers using falcon-crossorigin, with options to enable CORS through command-line arguments to run your application seamlessly.