Tornado

Tornado is a Python web framework and asynchronous networking library. It is ideal for handling thousands of simultaneous connections efficiently and is particularly well-suited for long polling and WebSockets.

Key Features

• Asynchronous networking capabilities
• Supports WebSockets for real-time communication
• Built-in support for RESTful APIs
• Flexible routing and templating system
• Lightweight and modular design

Pros

• High performance for handling numerous connections
• Great for real-time applications like chat services
• Active community with extensive documentation
• Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Limited built-in features compared to some frameworks
• Less popular than other frameworks, may have fewer plugins
• Not ideal for CPU-bound tasks