zoom_in Click to enlarge

Mako Framework

▲ ▼

language

description Mako Framework Overview

Mako is a Python-based template engine designed for speed and flexibility, utilizing a custom tag syntax to generate text output like HTML or XML from data.

help Mako Framework FAQ

Is Mako a complete Python web framework?

No. Mako is a template engine that generates text such as HTML, XML, or configuration files, and it is commonly integrated into a separate web framework.

How does Mako render templates so quickly?

Mako compiles a template into a Python module containing functions such as render_body(). Compiled modules can be cached on disk and reused on later renders.

Can a Mako template contain normal Python code?

Yes. Mako supports expression substitutions, loops, conditionals, module-level blocks, and embedded Python, which makes it more permissive than logic-limited template languages.

How does Mako syntax differ from Jinja2?

Mako uses forms such as ${name}, <% ... %>, and tags including <%def> and <%inherit>. Jinja2 generally uses {{ ... }} and {% ... %} and places more restrictions on arbitrary Python code inside templates.

swap_horiz

Looking for Mako Framework alternatives? Compare top competitors ranked & scored

arrow_forward