[BioPython] mod_python

[cmcgruder at mcn.net]

Hi Andreas, Hi All,

If you are developing with the Apache web server, the mod_python module embeds the Python interpreter directly into Apache, resulting in application execution speeds that supposedly rival Perl.

If you're using Apache, using mod_python is not absolutely necessary but is recommended for most applications. It doesn't affect anything in your program other than the (perceived) execution speed because it eliminates the start up time for the interpreter with each connection.

I am mainly interested in developing a web application that incorporates BioPython with mod_python to eliminate start up time for the interpreter for each connection.

Does anyone know if BioPython is compatible with mod_python?

TIA,
Casey

-------Original Message-------
From: Andreas Kuntzagk <andreas.kuntzagk at mdc-berlin.de>
Sent: 07/08/03 02:25 AM
To: cmcgruder at mcn.net, BioPython Mailing List <biopython at biopython.org>
Subject: Re: [BioPython] mod_python

> 
> Hi Casey, hi all,

> Do you know if anyone has tried using BioPython with Apache's
mod_python?

I don't, but I used BioPython for CGIs. 
What do you plan to do whith mod_python? As I understand, mod_python
only gives control over the apache-server. (right?) I don't see where
there could be a possible use for mod_python whith BioPython. 

If you just want write simple CGIs, stick whith the cgi module of the
python library. For more complex webapps, there are other options out
there (Zope etc.) Never needed to use one of them. 
See http://www.python.org/cgi-bin/moinmoin/WebProgramming for an
overview.

HTH,

Andreas

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