You have no idea how much I appreciate this post. I've been researching Python web development for a few weeks now and have been forced to evaluate all the different options on my own without really knowing what I'm looking for. (Since I'm starting from scratch, I'd prefer to use Python rather than having to internalize Javascript syntax just to be able to start the project). Have to agree, Django is way too cumbersome for what I need. But I had to figure that out on my own. Having it laid out clearly like this is really helpful, and now I can pick and choose the parts that will work for me. Thanks for sharing this. I'll plan on sharing the love as soon as I get my stack figured out :)