Django is a good framework, because it's opinionated about the right things (ie those that fit most very well). Also, "there's an app for that". The ecosystem

Django is a good framework, because it's opinionated about the right things (ie those that fit most very well). Also, "there's an app for that". The ecosystem is large and healthy. If you don't want Django cause it's Django, then Flask and Pyramid are other excellent alternatives. There is also a swath of more specialized frameworks (eg. Tornado).