Writing your first web app using Python and Flask
Presenter(s): Danielle Madeley
URL: https://lca2014.linux.org.au/schedule...
This tutorial will help you create your first webapp using Python and the Flask microframework. We will cover the following topics:
What is Flask and why would you use it
Rendering your first response
Handling forms and POST data
Using SQLAlchemy
Writing your first RESTful API
Holding open a connection to emit updates
Testing your app with py.test
Deploying to Redhat's Openshift platform
Familiarity with Python is assumed. A passing familiarity with Javascript is recommended by not essential.
Examples are on Github at XXX for you to follow along as we go.
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