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★ 18,639PythonAudience · developerComplexity · 3/5LicenseSetup · easy

TLDR

Fast Python web framework built on async/await for handling high-traffic HTTP servers with minimal blocking.

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  root((Sanic))
    What it does
      Fast HTTP server
      Async request handling
      High concurrency
    How it works
      Python async/await
      ASGI standard
      Built-in server
    Use cases
      Real-time APIs
      High-traffic apps
      Microservices
    Tech stack
      Python 3.10+
      ASGI
      pip installable
    Getting started
      Easy setup
      Scales well
      Community support
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Build real-time APIs that handle thousands of simultaneous user requests without slowing down.

USE CASE 2

Create microservices that process requests concurrently while waiting for database or external API responses.

USE CASE 3

Deploy high-traffic web applications that need to scale efficiently with minimal server resources.

What is it built with?

Pythonasync/awaitASGI

How does it compare?

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Stars18,63918,61718,662
LanguagePythonPythonPython
Setup difficultyeasyeasyeasy
Complexity3/53/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

Sanic is a Python web framework designed for building fast HTTP servers. It requires Python 3.10 or later and is built around Python's async/await syntax, which allows the server to handle many requests at the same time without blocking, meaning while one request is waiting for a database response, the server can be processing other requests. This makes it well-suited for applications that need to handle high volumes of traffic or many simultaneous connections. Sanic also supports ASGI, a standard interface that lets it run behind alternative web servers beyond its built-in one. It is available as a package installable via pip. The framework's design goal is to be easy to start with but capable of scaling. The project is community-maintained and welcomes contributions. A web interface and community forum are available for support.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to create a simple Sanic web server that handles GET and POST requests using async/await.
Prompt 2
How do I deploy a Sanic application behind an ASGI server like Uvicorn or Gunicorn?
Prompt 3
Write a Sanic endpoint that fetches data from an external API concurrently without blocking other requests.
Prompt 4
What are the key differences between Sanic and Flask for building high-concurrency web applications?

Frequently asked questions

What is sanic?

Fast Python web framework built on async/await for handling high-traffic HTTP servers with minimal blocking.

What language is sanic written in?

Mainly Python. The stack also includes Python, async/await, ASGI.

What license does sanic use?

Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is sanic to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is sanic for?

Mainly developer.

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