A versatile foundation for command-line driven python development

From single-file scripts to multi-tier applications, Cement offers the simplicity of a micro-framework, with the capabilities of a mega-framework.

Flexible

The framework is customizable by a robust interface/handler system, and includes a feature-rich extension library.

Lightweight

The core library does not rely on any external dependencies (optional extensions may have required dependencies).

reliable

Strict guidelines require every release to meet 100% unit test coverage, and PEP8 style guide compliance.

Extensive Documentation



Developer Guide

The Developer Guide provides practical, real-world examples and instruction on using the framework without the noise and complexity of the complete library reference.

API Reference

The API Reference provides a searchable reference guide of every detail of the framework's interfaces, handlers, and extensions.

20 minute beginner tutorial

Quickstart your introduction to Cement with a beginner tutorial on building a command-line based task management application.

  • Learn how to generate new projects with the Cement Developer Tools
  • Integrate a persistent storage database backend
  • Implement a CRUD-like controller to manage todo items

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