In this 2-hour long project-based course, you will learn the basics of web application development with Python using the Flask framework. Through hands on, practical experience, you will go through concepts like creating a Flask Application, using Templates in Flask Applications, using SQLAlchemy and SQLite with Flask, and using Flask and WTForms. You will then apply the concepts to create your first web application with Python and Flask.
Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask
Create Your First Web App with Python and Flask
Instructor: Amit Yadav
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Create Web Applications with Flask
Use WTForms and SQLAlchemy in Flask Applications
Use Templates in Flask Applications
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Taught in English
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Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction
A Minimal App
Templates
Extending Templates
Flask Forms
Handling POST Requests
SQLAlchemy and Flask
Creating and Using a Database
Finalizing Templates and Routes
Recommended experience
Any competent programmer with basic familiarity with the Python programming language.
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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PI
5
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2021
Very simple, direct and basic-covering type of 2h tutorial perfect to get you start going having used the essentials, recommend!
BA
4
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2020
Flask using python is very powerful and simple to understand. Building web apps using python and fast is amazing. Thanks, fo this project
JG
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Reviewed on Dec 29, 2020
creo que en ciertos puntos me sentí algo desorientado, pero se debe a que soy noob en el tema. pero pude comprender consultando en google para complementar los ejercicios.
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