Introduction

Welcome to Beyond Frappe Framework Documentation

Frappe, pronounced fra-pay, is a full stack, batteries-included, web framework written in Python and Javascript with MariaDB as the database. It is the framework that powers , is pretty generic, and can be used to build database-driven apps.

Getting Started

Why Frappe?

The key difference in Frappe compared to other frameworks is that meta-data is also treated as data. This enables you to build front-ends very easily. We believe in a monolithic architecture, so Frappe comes with almost everything you need to build a modern web application. It has a full-featured Admin UI called the Desk that handles forms, navigation, lists, menus, permissions, file attachments, and much more out of the box.

Prerequisites

Before you can start with Frappe, be sure you understand the stack it's built on.

Frappe version 13

Frappe version 14

Frappe version 15

Installation

Before you can use Frappe, you need to install it. We have a complete installation guide that covers all possibilities, this guide will also help you understand the backend stack and complements the official Frappe documentation.

Tutorial

Learn how to build a Library Management System using the Frappe Framework.

Documentation

The official documentation covers everything you need to know about the Frappe Framework.

Build using Detailed Examples

Watch Frappe Framework being used live to build world-class web applications in record time!

Join the Frappe community

Hang out with Frappe's growing community on their forum, ask questions, help others, and be a part of the Frappe community.