Python Flask for Beginners | Create & Run Your First API Step by Step
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, you will learn how to create and run a Flask API locally using Python — even if you have ZERO prior Python experience.
This video is designed for absolute beginners who are learning Python, Linux, or DevOps basics. We use Windows with WSL (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS) and VS Code to keep everything simple and practical.
📌 What you will learn in this video:
• What Flask is (explained simply)
• How to clone a Flask API project from GitHub
• Understanding Flask project structure
• How to create and activate a Python virtual environment
• How to install dependencies using requirements.txt
• How to run a Flask API locally
• How to access API endpoints in the browser
• How to test Flask API endpoints like /, /hello, and /ping
• How to stop the Flask server and deactivate the virtual environment
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🧑💻 Tools used in this tutorial:
• Windows
• WSL (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS)
• VS Code
• Python 3
• Flask
• Git & GitHub
👉 This tutorial is perfect for:
• Absolute beginners with zero Python knowledge
• Students learning APIs for the first time
• Linux and DevOps beginners
• Anyone who wants to run a Flask API locally
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