CherryPy is a minimalistic web framework for Python that focuses on handling HTTP requests and routing them to the appropriate Python functions or methods based on the request’s URL. It is designed to be simple and lightweight, allowing developers to implement their application logic without the framework imposing additional features like database access or HTML templating. This gives developers the flexibility to choose the tools that best fit their needs ¹⁴.

To get started with CherryPy, you can create a basic application by saving a snippet of code in a file named myapp.py and running it. Once the application is running, you can access it via your web browser at http://127.0.0.1:8080. CherryPy also includes its own production-ready HTTP server, which means you can host your applications without needing an external server ¹³.

If you’re interested in more advanced features, CherryPy supports various backends and configurations, allowing for session management, static content serving, and more ⁴⁵.