What are Flask middleware extensions?

What are Flask middleware extensions?

Flask middleware extensions are components that sit between the web server and your Flask application, allowing you to process requests and responses globally.

Can you give me some examples of middleware extensions?

Sure! Examples include Flask-CORS for handling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing and Flask-Session for session management.

How do I install a middleware extension in Flask?

You can install a middleware extension using pip. For example, to install Flask-CORS, you would run pip install flask-cors.

Are there any performance implications of using middleware?

Yes, using middleware can introduce some overhead, so it's important to choose only the necessary extensions to maintain performance.