Flask Development Template

The enterprise-grade foundation for your next Python web application. Streamline your development process with our battle-tested Flask template.

Why Choose Our Flask Template?

Production-Ready Structure

Organized directories and modules designed for scalability from day one. Perfect for projects that need to grow.

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Built-in Authentication

Secure user authentication system with email validation, password hashing, and session management.

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Database Integration

SQLite setup with Harvard's CS50 SQL library for robust database management right out of the box.

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Easy Configuration

Environment variables for sensitive data and simple switches for features like authentication and auto-run.

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Dependency Management

requirements.txt file for easy package installations and virtual environment setup.

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Modular Design

Blueprints and separate auth system make it easy to extend and maintain your application.

Project Structure

Flask-Development-Template/
templates/
auth/
loggedIn.html
login.html
signup.html
index.html
app.py
auth.py
createDatabase.py
.env
.gitignore
requirements.txt
ToDo.txt

Getting Started

1 Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/SarveshwarSenthilKumar/Flask-Development-Template.git cd Flask-Development-Template

2 Set Up Virtual Environment

Create and activate a virtual environment:

python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3 Install Dependencies

Install all required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

4 Configure Your Environment

Create a .env file and set your encryption key:

ENCRYPTION_KEY=your_secret_key_here

5 Initialize Database

Run the database initialization script:

python createDatabase.py

6 Run the Application

Start your Flask development server:

flask run

Access your application at http://127.0.0.1:5000/

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