Reflex
Reflex, formerly known as Pynecone, is a San Francisco-based company offering an open-source Python framework for building and deploying web apps. It simplifies web development for novices and scales to support large projects.
Company Overview
Reflex, formerly known as Pynecone, is a San Francisco-based company focused on B2B infrastructure. They specialize in providing an open-source, full-stack Python framework for rapidly building and deploying web applications. Their solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and SEO, catering to businesses across various scales. The company operates with a compact team of seven employees and participated in Y Combinator's W23 batch.
Services
Reflex provides a Python-based framework that integrates the frontend and backend, allowing developers to build entire web applications without switching between different languages or frameworks. Their platform includes over 60 built-in UI components, ranging from simple buttons to complex graphs and tables, all of which are customizable. Developers can also create custom components easily by wrapping React components. The framework supports self-hosting and allows app deployment with a single command, including autoconfigured CDN, HTTPS, and SSL for enhanced performance and security. Python 3.7+ is required for installation.
Technology Stack
Reflex's technology stack is built around Python and integrates FastAPI and SQLAlchemy for its backend operations. The platform is designed to be accessible and easy to use, even for those with no previous web development experience. This makes it particularly suitable for a wide range of projects, from small-scale data science initiatives to large-scale, multi-page web applications. The ability to integrate frontend and backend simplifies development processes by eliminating the need to write API endpoints.
Locations
Reflex is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA. Their operations primarily target the American and Canadian markets. Despite having a compact team size of seven employees, the company manages to run an expansive infrastructure platform designed to meet diverse business needs in the U.S. and Canada.
Participation in Y Combinator
In 2023, Reflex was part of Y Combinator's Winter 2023 (W23) batch. This participation highlights their innovative approach and potential for growth, providing them with exposure and resources to further develop their technology and expand their market reach.