Tornado is a Python web framework and asynchronous networking library used to build scalable web applications and high-performance servers. It provides a non-blocking HTTP server capable of handling thousands of simultaneous connections.
The project functions as a WebSocket server framework, enabling real-time bidirectional communication and persistent connections between clients and servers. It supports the implementation of custom networking protocols and high-performance networking services beyond standard HTTP.
Its capabilities cover asynchronous web application development, concurrent API integration, and the execution of multiple outbound web requests. The framework includes tools for dynamic HTML page rendering and request payload streaming to manage large data transfers without filling system memory.
