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Introduction To Flask Python Web Framework

Flask is a lightweight Python web framework that allows for quick development of scalable web applications. The document outlines the steps to set up a Flask application, including installation, routing, templating with Jinja2, form handling, database integration, and deployment best practices. It emphasizes the framework's flexibility and minimalistic approach, making it suitable for projects of various sizes.

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Introduction To Flask Python Web Framework

Flask is a lightweight Python web framework that allows for quick development of scalable web applications. The document outlines the steps to set up a Flask application, including installation, routing, templating with Jinja2, form handling, database integration, and deployment best practices. It emphasizes the framework's flexibility and minimalistic approach, making it suitable for projects of various sizes.

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Introduction to

Flask: Python
web framework
Flask is a popular, lightweight Python web framework that enables
developers to build robust and scalable web applications quickly. It
provides a flexible and minimalistic approach to web development,
making it an excellent choice for projects of all sizes.
Setting up a Flask application
1 Install Flask
Start by installing the Flask package using pip, the Python
package installer.

2 Create a Flask App


Define your Flask application and configure the necessary
settings, such as the app's name and the URL prefix.

3 Run the Application


Launch your Flask app and start the development server to
test your application locally.
Routing and URL handling
Route Definitions Dynamic Routes URL Generation

Use the @app.route decorator to Incorporate variable parts in your Utilize Flask's built-in URL generation
define routes in your Flask URLs to create dynamic routes that functions to create links between
application, mapping URL paths to can handle different input different routes in your application.
Python functions. parameters.
Templates and Jinja2
Templating Engine Template Inheritance
Flask uses the Jinja2 Leverage Jinja2's template
templating engine, which inheritance feature to create
allows you to create dynamic reusable base templates and
HTML templates with extend them with custom
variables and control content.
structures.

Rendering Templates Jinja2 Filters


Use Flask's render_template() Utilize Jinja2's built-in filters
function to render your Jinja2 to transform and format the
templates and pass dynamic data displayed in your
data to them. templates.
Working with Forms and
Databases
Form Handling
Integrate HTML forms into your Flask application and handle
form submissions using the Flask-WTF library.

Database Integration
Connect your Flask app to a database, such as SQLite or
PostgreSQL, using an ORM like Flask-SQLAlchemy.

CRUD Operations
Implement Create, Read, Update, and Delete (CRUD)
functionality to interact with the data stored in your
database.
Deployment and Best Practices

Server Configuration
Set up your production server environment, including web servers like Gunicorn or
uWSGI, to host your Flask app.

Cloud Deployment
Leverage cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure to deploy and
scale your Flask application.

Best Practices
Follow Flask's best practices, such as using blueprints, implementing logging, and
leveraging Flask's built-in security features.

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