Python Flask for Beginners: Build a CRUD web app using Flask

Learn to build dynamic web applications using Python and Flask | The most practical course to learn Flask.

What you'll learn

You will learn to create a web server using Flask
You will understand the how the web actually works
Perform Create, Read, Update and Delete operations of a MySQL database
You will learn how to use a YAML file to store and retrieve configuration parameters using PyYAML
You will be comfortable connecting your application to a MySQL database using flask-mysqldb
You will learn to use the Jinja2 template engine of Flask
Add simple CSS styles to your application using flask-bootstrap
Submit a user form through a HTTP POST request
You will learn how to hash sensitive information submitted by the user
Understand the difference between a HTTP GET request and a HTTP POST request
Integrate CKEditor to your blog application using flask-ckeditor
Handle user sessions

Requirements

A computer with Windows or Linux or Mac operating system
You should be familiar with the basics of Python such as variables, data types, functions and so on
You need to be familiar with the basics of HTML and CSS
Knowledge of MySQL database is good to have, but not mandatory
A strong passion to gain knowledge

Description

Did you ever want to find out how powerful is Python when it comes to web development ? Then this course is for you.

The demand for Python developers is growing by day and this course has been developed to make sure you are being equipped with the right skills

This course has been rightly designed to help you get comfortable with building web applications using the Flask framework of Python.

You will be provided with the most practical implementation of Python and Flask. No fluff guaranteed.

Flask is a micro framework of Python that is used to build web applications. By the word micro framework, we are not limiting the abilities of Flask. Flask is equally good for larger applications as it is for smaller ones.

This course will teach you Flask right from the basics, covering more advanced topics where you will finally build a blogging application using Flask.

You'll learn how to -

Build a dynamic web server using Flask
Add templates to your Flask application
Use the Jinja2 templating engine of Flask
Basic Create, Read, Update, Delete queries of MySQL
Connect your Flask application with a MySQL database using flask-mysqldb
Add basic styles to your application using flask-bootstrap
Integrate your the blogging application written using Flask with a text editor called CKEditor using flask-ckeditor
Understand what are GET and POST requests
Handle a user session
Hash sensitive information submitted by the user

Python has been one of the most easiest language to program. This course assumes that you are comfortable with the basics of Python such as variables, data types, functions and so on. It is also expected that you know the basics of HTML and CSS.

I have tried to keep the explanations as simple and practical as possible, and I'm sure you'll love it.

I'll always be available to answer any questions that you might have as you progress along.

Who this course is for:

Developers who are familiar with Python and looking to enhance their skills
Students who are looking for a very practical implementation to learn the Flask framework