startup-flask-app 4.0.1

A small example package

startup_flask_app

Overview

startup_flask_app is a comprehensive Python library designed to streamline the development of Flask web applications by providing a pre-configured project structure and essential functionality. With startup_flask_app, developers can quickly create a foundation for their Flask-based web projects, saving time and effort.

Features

• Structured Project Setup: startup_flask_app sets up your project with a well-organized directory structure, including templates and static folders, forms, and database configuration, so you can start building your web application without the hassle of manual configuration.

• User Authentication: The library includes user authentication functionality, allowing you to manage user accounts with ease. Users can register, log in, and perform various actions, with their data safely stored in the database.

• Database Integration: It integrates SQLAlchemy, providing a powerful and flexible way to work with databases. Create, update, and retrieve data from the database using the built-in model structure.

• Web Forms with WTForms: Forms are an essential part of web applications. With startup_flask_app, you can easily create and manage forms for user interactions, data submission, and more, using the popular WTForms library.

• Flask Extensions: startup_flask_app incorporates essential Flask extensions such as Flask-CKEditor, Flask-Login, Flask-Migrate, Flask-SQLAlchemy, and Flask-WTF, enabling you to enhance your web application's functionality.

Installation and Setup

To get started with startup_flask_app, follow these steps:

1. Install the Package:

   pip install startup-flask-app
   

2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ArcadeDesigns/startup_flask_app.git
   

3. Create a Virtual Environment and Activate It:

   For Linux/Mac:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate
   

   For Windows:

   python -m venv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate
   

4. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

5. Configure the Flask Environment:

   export FLASK_APP=app.py  # For Linux/Mac
   set FLASK_APP=app.py     # For Windows
   

6. Initialize the Database:

   flask db init
   flask db migrate
   flask db upgrade
   

7. Run the Application:

   flask run
   

8. Access the Application:

   Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to view your running Flask application.

Project Structure

The project structure is organized as follows:

• app.py: The main Flask application file where you can define your routes and application logic.

• models.py: Defines the data models for your application, which are managed through SQLAlchemy.

• forms.py: Contains form definitions using WTForms for handling user input and interactions.

• create_db.py: A script to create the initial database tables.

• database.py: Configuration file for your database connection using SQLAlchemy.

• packages.py: A script to activate the virtual environment, install dependencies, and start the Flask application.

• requirements.txt: Lists the project's dependencies for easy installation.

• static/: This directory is where you can store your static assets such as CSS, JavaScript files, and images.

• templates/: Holds your HTML templates for different pages or components of your web application.

Usage

1. Customize the Application: Edit app.py, models.py, and forms.py to tailor the application to your specific project requirements.

2. Create Templates: Develop HTML templates for your web application and place them in the templates/ directory.

3. Add Static Assets: Store static assets like CSS files, JavaScript scripts, and images in the static/ directory to enhance the user experience.

4. Running the Application: As previously mentioned, use the flask run command to start your application.

5. Access Your Application: Open your web browser and navigate to the local address http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access your Flask application.

Authors

• ArcadeDesigns
  • Ebire Folayemi Michael

License

This project is licensed under the BSD License.

Development Status

• Development Status: 1 - Planning

Python Version

• Python 3

Operating System

• OS Independent

Keywords

• Python
• Flask
• Web Application
• Full-Stack Development

Contribution

We welcome contributions from the community. If you would like to contribute to this project, please review the CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines.

Issue Tracker

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvements, please report them on the GitHub issue tracker.

Changelog

See the CHANGELOG.md file for a history of changes to this project.

Acknowledgments

We would like to express our appreciation to the open-source community and Flask developers for their valuable contributions.

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