Jerhub Flask Tutorial Series

Author: Jeremy Ecker

Link: Jerhub Flask Tutorial Series

Welcome to the Jerhub Flask tutorial series. In this series, we will learn how to create web applications with Python and Flask. The focus will be on various backend integrations rather than frontend pretties, though basic templates will be provided. Each section of the tutorial will build upon what we have learned in the previous sections, so it is recommended to follow along sequentially.

Part 1 - Scaffold - Covers installation and configuration, and provides the foundation from which we build the application, including a basic app with a sqlite database, a user model, and a login page.

Part 2 - Recaptcha - Covers bot mitigation by adding Google Recaptcha functionality.

Part 3 - Contact - Covers adding a working contact form with AWS SES.

Part 4 - Blog - Covers adding blogging functionality to the app, integrating a WYSIWYG editor, and model, views, and templates to demonstrate its use.

Part 5 - To be determined; stay tuned!

Requirements

In order to follow along successfully, you will need:

Python version >= 3.10.5 - Get Python
git - Get git
A real code editor (notepad won't cut it). You can use whatever you like, but we recommend VSCode - Get VSCode
Familiarity with basic Python use - Python docs
Familiarity with your operating system's basic command line operations - we have no way of knowing your OS, so you'll have to search this yourself.
Some familiarity with HTML and CSS. We will attempt to explain some of what is provided, but the focus here is Flask backend integrations.

Additionally, some sections on integrations will require accounts with third-party providers which may cost money:

Part 3 Contact - SES is not free. Please review the potential costs prior to implementing this integration: SES Cost Information

Getting Started

Clone the repository

git clone  https://github.com/Jerhub-com/flask-tutorial-series.git

Open the directory for the your current section, and follow along.

Each section contains its own README.md file, which provides instructions and explanations for use.