Build Powerful APIs
At Lightning Speed
Ascender Framework combines the simplicity of Python with the robust architecture of modern web frameworks. Inspired by NestJS, powered by FastAPI.
Core Features
Lightning Fast Development
Built on FastAPI for exceptional performance. Write less boilerplate, focus on building features that matter.
Powerful Dependency Injection
Enterprise-grade DI system inspired by NestJS. Build scalable, testable, and maintainable applications.
Type-Safe & Validated
Full type safety with Pydantic validation. Catch errors early and ship with confidence.
Comprehensive CLI
Powerful CLI tools for scaffolding, development, and testing. Generate boilerplate in seconds.
ORM Integration
Seamless integration with Tortoise ORM and SQLAlchemy. Choose your favorite ORM.
Testing Made Easy
Built-in testing utilities and mocking support. Write tests that actually make sense.
Why Choose Ascender?
Modular Architecture
Organize your code into reusable modules. Scale your application without chaos.
Developer Experience First
Intuitive APIs, excellent documentation, and helpful CLI tools make development a joy.
Production Ready
Battle-tested patterns, comprehensive error handling, and performance optimizations out of the box.
Microservices Support
Built with microservices in mind. Scale horizontally with ease.
Explore Documentation
Getting Started
Learn the basics and set up your first project
Controllers
Handle HTTP requests and define your API routes
Dependency Injection
Master the powerful DI system
Validation
Validate and transform incoming data
CLI Tools
Use the command-line interface effectively
API Reference
Complete API documentation and examples
Testing
Write comprehensive tests for your application
Database
Work with databases using ORM integrations