A Web Framework is a software framework designed to support the development of web applications. They provide tools, libraries, and best practices to simplify building web applications, managing server-side logic, and handling requests and responses.

1.1 Why Use Web Frameworks?

• Simplifies Development: Provides built-in modules and components, avoiding the need to reinvent the wheel.
• Best Practices: Encourages good programming practices and architectural patterns.
• Security: Offers security features like input validation, authentication, and CSRF protection.
• Modularity: Encourages modular code, making it easier to extend and maintain.