uix is a comprehensive library designed for developing both front-end and back-end web applications using Python. This library was inspired by the Gradio library (https://github.com/gradio-app/gradio.git), which primarily offers interfaces for simple AI applications. Recognizing a need for a more robust solution, uix extends beyond AI to support a broader range of web development needs.
During its development, we evaluated several other frameworks, including Streamlit and NiceGui. Each platform has its strengths and limitations, but none fully met our requirements. This exploration not only informed our design decisions but also provided substantial learning opportunities, aligning with one of our key project goals.
To explore uix and see it in action, start with the uix-demo repository:
Current Project Objectives:
- Expand the documentation to ensure ease of use and accessibility.
- Create and share a wider variety of example projects to demonstrate the library's capabilities.
Before installing uix, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed on your system:
- Python 3.8 or newer
- pip (Python package installer)
You can install Python and pip via your operating system's package manager or by downloading them from python.org.
To install uix, clone the repository and install it locally:
git clone https://github.com/aitsis/uix.git
cd uix
pip install -r requirements.txt
pip install -e .This installation method makes the library globally accessible from your computer.
For Example Projects:
git clone https://github.com/aitsis/uix-demo.gitFor Additional Components:
git clone https://github.com/aitsis/uix-components.gitBy providing these tools and resources, we aim to facilitate a versatile and effective environment for web developers interested in leveraging Python for complex web applications.