This is a lesson I learned the hard way. You can learn it the easy way, from me. It doesn't apply to the python ecosystem, but to others too.
When starting a new project, a bunch of questions come up:
But to me, the main question is: What do I need and is it inside the box?
Most projects, at least when big enough, will need some of those:
Guess which framework has all those backed in?
The alternative is picking something else... Something leaner... The downside happens when you need something not in the box. You'll need to decide what library to install (or custom code it). You'll also need to spend time updating it instead of actually building your project.
In the end, there's no right and wrong answer. Would you rather have a box of Legos with only one type of piece, or one with plenty of different pieces? Guess which one will allow building most projects?
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