Model-View-Controller (MVC) in Python Web Apps: Explained With Lego
If you’re curious about web development, then you’ve likely encountered the abbreviation MVC, which stands for Model-View-Controller. You may know that it’s a common design pattern that’s fundamental to many Python web frameworks and even desktop applications.
But what exactly does it mean? If you’ve had a hard time wrapping your head around the concept, then keep on reading.
In this tutorial, you’ll:
- Approach understanding the MVC pattern through a Lego-based analogy
- Learn what models, views, and controllers are conceptually
- Tie your conceptual understanding back to concrete web development examples
- Investigate Flask code snippets to drive the point home
Maybe you built things with Lego as a kid, or maybe you’re still a Lego-aficionado today. But even