Flask Application Template

This is a base template for Flask web applications. It provides a structured starting point for new projects, adhering to best practices in Flask development and project organization.

Features

• Modular design using Blueprints.
• Error handling for HTTP status codes 400, 403, 404, and 500.
• Template rendering using Jinja2.
• Environment-based configuration via .env file.
• Basic file upload handling and static file serving.
• Pre-configured logging.

Quick Start

1. Clone the repository.
2. Copy .env.example to .env and set your environment variables.
3. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt.
4. Run the application: flask run.

Project Structure

• app/: Application package containing the Blueprints, static files, templates, and routes.
• app/static/: Directory for CSS, JavaScript, and image files.
• app/templates/: Jinja2 templates for the application.
• app/main/: Blueprint for the main application routes.
• instance/: Folder for instance-specific configurations (not under version control).
• .flaskenv: Flask-specific environment variables.
• .env: General environment variables (not to be committed).
• application.py: Entry point for the Flask application.

Configuration

Configure the application using the .env file. Reference .env.example for required variables.

Usage

To create a new project:

1. Clone this repository.
2. Rename the project folder.
3. Initialize a new git repository.
4. Customize the Blueprints and templates as needed.

Contributing

Contributions to the template are welcome. Please fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Acknowledgments

Special thanks to all the contributors and maintainers of Flask and its extensions.