balde/balde
FreeA microframework for C based on GLib.
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About balde/balde
Balde is a microframework for C built on top of GLib, designed to be fast, simple, and memory efficient. Its architecture draws inspiration from microframeworks like Flask, and it can run on any web server supporting CGI and/or FastCGI. Balde is free software released under the LGPL-2.1 license. It is intended for developing web applications in C with minimal overhead.
Key Features
Fast and memory efficient design
Based on GLib
Inspired by Flask architecture
Supports CGI and FastCGI web servers
Released under LGPL-2.1 license
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightweight and fast
- Memory efficient
- Simple API inspired by Flask
- Runs on standard CGI/FastCGI servers
- Open source with LGPL license
Cons
- Limited to C programming language
- Smaller ecosystem and community compared to higher-level frameworks
- Requires knowledge of GLib and C for effective use
Best For
Building lightweight web applications in CEmbedded web interfaces with low resource usageCGI or FastCGI-based web services
FAQ
What is balde?
Balde is a microframework for C based on GLib, designed to be fast, simple, and memory efficient. It is inspired by microframeworks like Flask and runs on web servers supporting CGI and FastCGI.
What license is balde released under?
Balde is free software released under the LGPL-2.1 license.
What web servers does balde support?
Balde can run on any web server that supports CGI and/or FastCGI.