Category: 2. Disadvantage
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Opinionated Framework
Django has strong conventions and best practices, which can be restrictive for developers who prefer more flexibility in their architecture and design choices.
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Limited Asynchronous Support
While Django has made strides in supporting asynchronous programming (especially with Django 3.1+), it is not as inherently designed for async tasks as some other frameworks like FastAPI or Node.js.
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Performance Overhead
The abstraction layers and built-in features can introduce performance overhead, particularly in applications that require high speed or handle a large number of requests.
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Monolithic Structure
Django’s “batteries-included” approach can lead to a monolithic architecture, making it challenging to break applications into microservices or smaller, more manageable components.
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Steep Learning Curve
For beginners, the combination of Django’s conventions and its many built-in features can be overwhelming, leading to a steeper learning curve compared to simpler frameworks.