Flask: Develop Web Applications in Python

Gain insights into developing web applications using Flask, a lightweight and easy-to-learn Python framework. Delve into techniques that make you a sought-after full-stack developer.

Intermediate

69 Lessons

10h

Certificate of Completion

Gain insights into developing web applications using Flask, a lightweight and easy-to-learn Python framework. Delve into techniques that make you a sought-after full-stack developer.

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This course includes

68 Playgrounds

10 Quizzes

This course includes

68 Playgrounds

10 Quizzes

Course Overview

This project-based course is a detailed guide to web application development using the increasingly popular Flask framework. Flask is known for being simple, lightweight and having a small learning curve. If you've got some experience in Python, picking up Flask will be a breeze. It's got a booming job market and will put you on track to becoming an in-demand full-stack developer. What's not to love?

TAKEAWAY SKILLS

Python

Full Stack Development

Web Development

Flask

Course Content

Before Getting Started

Get familiar with the core skills in Flask and develop a practical web application.

Who is This Course For?

Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Flask

Look at Flask's purpose, real-world usage, overarching architecture, and key supporting technologies.

What is Flask?

Who is Using Flask?The Client-Server Architectural Model Model-Template-View Architecture WSGI and Jinja2 Quiz

First Flask Application

Create your first Flask app, working with routes, views, and dynamic URL routing.

Hello World!URL Routes and Views Dynamic Routing Project Challenge: Paws Rescue Center Solution: Paws Rescue Center Quiz

Build File/Directory Explorer in Flask

Project

Static Templates

Grasp the fundamentals of managing static HTML templates and separating logic in Flask.

How Do We Use HTML Templates?Project Challenge: HTML Using Strings Solution: HTML Using Strings Project Challenge: Separate HTML Templates Solution: Separate HTML Templates Quiz

Static Files

Solve problems in serving and integrating static files like CSS and images.

How Do We Serve Static Files?Project Challenge: Using Static Files Solution: Using Static Files Quiz

Dynamic Templates

10 Lessons

Follow the process of creating dynamic web content using Jinja templates for Flask.

Form Handling

11 Lessons

Master form handling in Flask, from basic forms and data requests to WTForms and user authentication.

Database

9 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in implementing database relationships and modeling using SQLAlchemy in Flask.

Operations on Models

13 Lessons

Get started with inserting, retrieving, updating, and deleting records in Flask applications.

10.

Conclusion

2 Lessons

Go hands-on with advanced Flask techniques and enhance your web development skills.

Test a MEAN Stack Todo Application with JEST

Project

Build an E-Learning Website Using Flask

Project

Configuring a Static Website with S3 and CloudFront

Cloud Lab

Deploying Web Applications Using Elastic Beanstalk

Cloud Lab

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