Mastering Python Design Patterns - Second Edition

Real-world examples

MVC is the SoC principle applied to OOP. The SoC principle is used a lot in real life. For example, if you build a new house, you usually assign different professionals to: 1) install the plumbing and electricity; and, 2) paint the house.

Another example is a restaurant. In a restaurant, the waiters receive orders and serve dishes to the customers, but the meals are cooked by the chefs.

In web development, several frameworks use the MVC idea:

• The Web2py Framework (j.mp/webtopy) is a lightweight Python Framework that embraces the MVC pattern. If you have never tried Web2py, I encourage you to do it since it is extremely simple to install. There are many examples that demonstrate how MVC can be used in Web2py on the project's ...