REST_web_app

A web application that allows to create, store and list messages.

This README explains two things: HOW TO RUN the application and WHAT IS INSIDE this folder.

HOW TO RUN:

1. Move to the folder: cd .../REST_web_application

2. Install virtualenv: py -m pip install virtualenv

3. Create the virtual environment: py -m venv test_Virt_Env

4. Activate the virtual environment: source test_Virt_Env/Scripts/activate

5. Install the packages: py -m pip install -r requirements.txt

6. Run the main file: py main.app (browser will open automatically) ... crtl+C to quit

7. Deactivate the virtual environment: deactivate

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HOW TO RUN (other times):

1. enter your working folder: cd C/../REST_web_application

2. Activate the virtual environment: source test_Virt_Env/Scripts/activate

3. Run the main file: py main.app (browser will open automatically) ... crtl+C to quit

4. Deactivate the virtual environment: deactivate

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WHAT IS INSIDE: The main files(not automatically generated):

• static: folder, it contains: -- style.css: a simple style file, its used has been commented

• templates: folder, it contains: -- _formhelpers.html: to help create forms -- index.html: main page -- new_message.html: page where to add a new message -- show_messages.html: page where to show the basic version of the messages (which does not provide interactions) -- show_messages_pro.htmo: page where to show the advanced version of the messages (which does provide interactions)

• README.md: this file.

• requirements.txt: contains the requirements for the virtual environment.

• app.py: basic starting python file.

• forms.py: contains form classes used in the main file.

• main.py: contains the heath of the code.

• table.py: contains table classes used in the main file.

• list_messages.json: the .json file where one can download all messages.

• list_messages.xml: the .xml file where one can download all messages.