#472: State of Flask and Pallets in 2024
Talk Python To Me26 Heinä 2024

#472: State of Flask and Pallets in 2024

This episode turned out to be a seminal one for me. After speaking with David about the Flask ecosystem, it finally convinced me to get moving and convert [talkpython.fm](https://talkpython.fm) to Quart. You can read all about the journey in a detailed write up I did at [Talk Python rewritten in Quart (async Flask)](https://talkpython.fm/blog/posts/talk-python-rewritten-in-quart-async- flask/). With this episode, I hope you’re ready for an inside look at the latest happenings in Flask, one of Python’s most popular web frameworks. David Lord, Flask’s lead maintainer, takes us behind the scenes of recent performance boosts (like a 50% speedup in Werkzeug), the future of async support via Quart, and how the broader Pallets ecosystem is evolving under one umbrella. You’ll also hear about Pallets Eco, which aims to streamline and revive critical Flask extensions, and learn how you can contribute to this massive open-source effort. If you use Flask, want to keep your Python apps on the cutting edge, or just love data-driven insights from top maintainers, this episode is for you. **Flask** and its sister libraries are faster, leaner, and more maintainable than ever. The **pallets-eco** initiative aims to keep the Flask extension ecosystem thriving. David and the Pallets team welcome new contributors, especially folks interested in type annotations, extension maintenance, or community support. Check out the Pallets Discord to get involved!

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