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Flask and Jinja Template Guide

1. Introduction to Flask

What is Flask?

Flask is a lightweight framework in Python used to create web applications. Its simple, flexible, and allows you to build

anything from small projects to big web apps.

Example: Flask helps you create a website that shows user data or manages forms.

Flask vs. Django

Flask is simpler and gives you more control, while Django comes with many features ready-made (like authentication,

admin panel). Flask is good for learning and small projects; Django is better for big, complex apps.

Installing Flask

Install Flask using pip:

pip install flask

2. Setting Up a Flask Project

Project structure

A typical Flask project looks like this:

myproject/

app.py # Main Flask application

templates/ # HTML files (Jinja templates)

static/ # CSS, JavaScript, images


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Running the Flask server

In your app.py, add this code:

from flask import Flask

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")

def home():

return "Hello, Flask!"

if __name__ == "__main__":

app.run(debug=True)

Run it:

python app.py

Open http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser to see your app.

3. Routing in Flask

Basic routes

A route maps a URL to a function. For example:


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@app.route("/about")

def about():

return "This is the About page!"

Dynamic routes

You can create routes with variables:

@app.route("/user/<username>")

def user_profile(username):

return f"Hello, {username}!"

URL converters

Restrict the type of variables in routes:

@app.route("/post/<int:post_id>")

def post(post_id):

return f"Post ID: {post_id}"

4. Flask Templates with Jinja

What is Jinja?

Jinja is a templating language that allows you to embed Python code in HTML.

Rendering templates

Example:
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from flask import render_template

@app.route("/")

def home():

return render_template("home.html")

Template inheritance

Create a base layout:

<!-- base.html -->

<html>

<body>

{% block content %}{% endblock %}

</body>

</html>

Extend it in another file:

<!-- home.html -->

{% extends "base.html" %}

{% block content %}

<h1>Welcome to My Site</h1>

{% endblock %}
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Template variables

Pass variables to templates:

@app.route("/")

def home():

return render_template("home.html", username="John")

Access it in Jinja:

<p>Hello, {{ username }}</p>

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