Python Web App

A modern, responsive web application built with Flask and Bootstrap. This project demonstrates best practices for Python web development with a beautiful, user-friendly interface.

🚀 Features

• Modern UI/UX: Clean, responsive design that works on all devices
• Flask Backend: Lightweight and flexible Python web framework
• Bootstrap 5: Modern CSS framework for responsive design
• Interactive Elements: JavaScript-powered features and animations
• Contact Form: Working contact form with AJAX submission
• API Endpoints: RESTful API for data access
• Mobile-First: Optimized for mobile devices

📋 Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.7 or higher
• pip (Python package installer)
• Git (optional, for version control)

🛠️ Installation

1. Clone or download this repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd test_project

2. Create a virtual environment (recommended)

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

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

🚀 Running the Application

1. Start the Flask development server

   python app.py

2. Open your web browser Navigate to http://localhost:5000 or http://127.0.0.1:5000

3. Explore the application

   • Home page with hero section and features
   • About page with technology stack information
   • Contact page with working contact form
   • API endpoints for data access

📁 Project Structure

test_project/
├── app.py                 # Main Flask application
├── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies
├── README.md             # Project documentation
├── templates/            # HTML templates
│   ├── base.html         # Base template with navigation
│   ├── index.html        # Home page
│   ├── about.html        # About page
│   └── contact.html      # Contact page
└── static/               # Static files
    ├── css/
    │   └── style.css     # Custom CSS styles
    └── js/
        └── main.js       # JavaScript functionality

🔧 Configuration

The application runs with the following default settings:

• Host: 0.0.0.0 (accessible from any IP)
• Port: 5000
• Debug Mode: Enabled (for development)

To modify these settings, edit the app.run() call in app.py:

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(debug=True, host='0.0.0.0', port=5000)

🌐 API Endpoints

The application provides several API endpoints:

• GET / - Home page
• GET /about - About page
• GET /contact - Contact page
• POST /contact - Submit contact form
• GET /api/posts - Get all posts (JSON)
• GET /api/posts/<id> - Get specific post (JSON)

🎨 Customization

Adding New Pages

1. Create a new HTML template in the templates/ directory
2. Add a new route in app.py:

   @app.route('/new-page')
   def new_page():
       return render_template('new_page.html')

Modifying Styles

Edit static/css/style.css to customize the appearance. The CSS uses CSS custom properties (variables) for easy theming.

Adding JavaScript Functionality

Add your JavaScript code to static/js/main.js or create new JS files and include them in your templates.

🚀 Deployment

For production deployment, consider:

1. Set debug=False in app.py
2. Use a production WSGI server like Gunicorn:

   pip install gunicorn
   gunicorn -w 4 -b 0.0.0.0:8000 app:app

3. Use environment variables for configuration
4. Set up a reverse proxy with Nginx or Apache
5. Use HTTPS for security

📝 Development

Adding Dependencies

1. Install new packages:

   pip install package-name

2. Update requirements.txt:

   pip freeze > requirements.txt

Code Structure

• app.py: Main application logic and routes
• templates/: HTML templates using Jinja2
• static/: CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets
• requirements.txt: Python package dependencies

🤝 Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

🆘 Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

1. Check the Issues page
2. Create a new issue with detailed information
3. Contact the development team

🔗 Useful Links

• Flask Documentation
• Bootstrap 5 Documentation
• Python Documentation

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Happy coding! 🐍✨

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