mod_wsgi
mod_wsgi is an Apache HTTP Server module that enables hosting of Python web applications that support the Web Server Gateway Interface (WSGI) specification. It embeds a Python interpreter within Apache, allowing Python applications to run directly on the web server without needing a separate gateway process. This provides a high-performance, integrated solution for deploying Python web frameworks like Django, Flask, and Pyramid.
Developers should use mod_wsgi when deploying Python web applications on Apache servers, as it offers better performance and easier configuration compared to CGI-based approaches. It is particularly useful for production environments where stability and integration with Apache's features (like load balancing and security modules) are critical. Use cases include hosting enterprise Django applications, Flask APIs, or any WSGI-compliant Python web service on Apache.