Introduction to Python Backend Development with Flask Training Course

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Duration

2 Days

Course Overview

This training course provides a hands-on introduction to backend development using Flask, a lightweight and powerful Python web framework. Participants will learn how to set up a Flask application, handle routing, use templates for dynamic content, and build a simple API. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, attendees will gain a strong foundation in backend development with Flask.

Format of Training
  • Instructor-led interactive sessions
  • Hands-on lab exercises
  • Real-world API and template-based application development
  • Group discussions and debugging techniques
Course Objectives
  1. Understand the Flask framework and its role in backend development
  2. Set up a Flask project and configure the development environment
  3. Create routes and handle different HTTP methods
  4. Use Jinja2 templates to generate dynamic HTML content
  5. Build a basic RESTful API with Flask
  6. Implement basic error handling and debugging techniques
  7. Deploy a Flask application to a cloud platform
Prerequisites

Course Outline

Day 1: Getting Started with Flask and Web Development Basics

Session 1: Introduction to Flask and Backend Development

  • What is Flask, and why use it for backend development?
  • Setting up a Python virtual environment and installing Flask
  • Understanding client-server architecture and request handling

Session 2: Creating and Handling Routes in Flask

  • Understanding Flask routes and HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
  • Handling dynamic URLs and request parameters
  • Implementing redirects and error handling

Session 3: Working with Jinja2 Templates for Dynamic Content

  • Introduction to Jinja2 templating engine
  • Passing variables from Flask to HTML templates
  • Using control structures (if statements, loops) in templates

Session 4: Hands-on Lab – Building a Flask Web Application

  • Creating a basic Flask app with routes and templates
  • Rendering dynamic HTML content using Jinja2

 

Day 2: Building a REST API with Flask and Deployment

Session 1: Introduction to RESTful API Development in Flask

  • What is a REST API, and how does it work?
  • Creating API endpoints using Flask
  • Handling JSON data and HTTP requests

Session 2: Using Flask with Databases

  • Connecting Flask with SQLite or PostgreSQL
  • Performing basic CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
  • Handling database migrations using Flask-Migrate

Session 3: Deploying and Testing a Flask Application

  • Using Postman or cURL to test API endpoints
  • Debugging common Flask issues and errors
  • Deploying a Flask app to Heroku or AWS

Session 4: Hands-on Lab – Building and Deploying a Flask API

  • Developing a basic RESTful API with Flask and a database
  • Deploying the Flask application to a cloud platform

Bespoke Option

We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.

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