Have you ever struggled to build internal tools that don’t require spinning up a server? I know I have. As a developer, I want to create tools that are easy to use and don’t require my non-technical colleagues to install Python or deal with server maintenance.
I’ve tried using PowerBI, but it’s not designed to execute actions when buttons are clicked. And let’s be honest, Tkinter looks like it was last updated in 2000, which doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
I love Streamlit and Shiny, but they require a server to run 24/7, which feels like a waste for tools that are only used once a week.
So, what are the alternatives? I don’t need anything fancy or enterprise-grade. Just something simple that can be used by less than 30 people.
If you’ve faced similar challenges, I’d love to hear about your experiences and the frameworks you’ve used to build internal tools. Let’s explore some options together!