Flask - Micro-framework
What is Flask?
Flask is a micro-framework for Python, created by Armin Ronacher in 2010. It is known for its minimalist design, maximum flexibility, and extensible architecture.
Benefits of Flask in Web Projects
Why is Flask the ideal choice for rapid prototyping and flexible web applications? Here are the key advantages of this micro-framework.
Drawbacks of Flask – An Honest Assessment
Flask is a minimalist framework with certain limitations. Here are the main drawbacks and ways to address them in real-world projects.
What is Flask Used For?
The main use cases of Flask in 2025, with examples from leading tech companies and our own projects.
Microservices and APIs
Building lightweight APIs and microservices with minimal overhead
LinkedIn (some APIs), Zalando (microservices), Twilio (Flask API)
RESTful APIs and Backend Services
APIs for mobile apps and frontend applications
Pinterest (some APIs), Reddit (backend services), Mailgun API
Rapid Prototypes and MVPs
Fast prototyping to validate business ideas
Startup MVPs, prototypes in large companies, hackathons
Small Web Applications
Simple internal apps, dashboards, admin tools
Internal company tools, analytics dashboards, HR applications
Flask Projects – SoftwareLogic.co
Our production Flask applications – microservices, APIs, and prototypes.
OMS system for thousands of operations per minute
Fulfillment handling for hundreds of stores required a central order management system
We built a central OMS platform with integrations to all major e-commerce platforms
Thousands of orders processed automatically daily, zero manual work on labels
ERP system with electronic document workflow
Small and medium companies needed an affordable ERP system
We built a comprehensive ERP with electronic document workflow
Accounting process automation, integration with external systems
Legacy PHP modernization to scalable Django
Old PHP application didn't scale and was hard to maintain
We rewrote the entire platform to Python/Django while preserving functionality
10x better performance, easier feature additions, system stability
Automated dropshipping platform
Need to create a fully automated multi-industry wholesale handling thousands of products
We built an e-commerce platform with automation for product import, price updates, order handling and supplier integrations
Automatic handling of over 2000 products, full dropshipping process automation
FAQ: Flask – Frequently Asked Questions
Complete answers to common questions about the Flask framework.