Radiant: A Pythonic Web Framework

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

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:

pip install radiant-framework

Quick Example

Here's a minimal example to get you started:

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!