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Olatunji Ayodele Abidemi
Olatunji Ayodele Abidemi

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To build web applications using Python3

Image descriptionTo build web applications using Python 3, you can use the Flask framework. Flask is lightweight, flexible, and great for creating web apps quickly. Here are the steps to get started:

Install Flask:
First, activate your Python environment and install Flask using pip:

   source env/bin/activate  # Activate your environment
   pip install flask
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Create a Simple Flask Application:
Create a Python file (e.g., app.py) and write a basic Flask app:

   from flask import Flask

   app = Flask(__name__)

   @app.route('/')
   def hello():
       return 'Hello, World!'

   if __name__ == '__main__':
       app.run(debug=True)
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Run the Application:
Run your Flask app:

   python app.py
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Routes and View Functions:
Define routes (URL paths) and view functions (what to display for each route). For example:

   @app.route('/about')
   def about():
       return 'About page'

   @app.route('/contact')
   def contact():
       return 'Contact us'
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Dynamic Routes:
Create dynamic routes that accept parameters (e.g., user IDs):

   @app.route('/user/<int:user_id>')
   def user_profile(user_id):
       return f'User {user_id} profile'
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Debugging:
Enable debug mode during development for helpful error messages:

   app.run(debug=True)
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Remember to adapt this example to your specific project.

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