
Deploy Python Script on Web Using Flask
How to Deploy a Python Script as a Web Application Using Flask
You’ve written a Python script that you’re proud of and now want to showcase it to the world. But how can you achieve that? Converting your Python script into a web application using Flask is an excellent solution to make your code accessible to a wider audience.
In the following tutorial, you’ll learn how to transition from a local Python script to a fully deployed web application using Flask, which can be shared with users over the internet.
By the end of this tutorial, you will understand:
- What web applications are and how to host them online
- How to convert a Python script into a Flask web application
- How to enhance the user experience by adding HTML to your Python code
- How to deploy your Python web application to Google App Engine
Prerequisites
Before getting started, make sure you have Python and Flask installed on your machine. If not, you can install Flask using pip:
pip install flaskLesson 1: Overview
In this lesson, you will get an overview of the process of deploying your Python script as a web application using Flask.
Lesson 2: Brush Up on the Basics
Brush up on the basics of Flask and web application development in Python.
from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route('/')
def hello_world():
return 'Hello, World!'Lesson 3: Running a Web Application
Learn how to run a basic web application locally to test your Flask setup.
Lesson 4: Building a Basic Python Web App
Build a basic Python web application using Flask and add functionality to it.
Lesson 5: Testing the Web App Locally
Test the web application locally to ensure everything is working as expected.
Lesson 6: Deploying to Google App Engine
Learn how to deploy your Python web application to Google App Engine for public access.
Lesson 7: Converting a Script to a Web App
Convert your existing Python script into a web application using Flask.
Lesson 8: Improving the User Interface
Enhance the user interface of your web application by integrating HTML and CSS.
Lesson 9: Receiving User Input
Implement functionality to receive user input in your web application.
Lesson 10: Finalizing the Web Application
Finalize and test your web application before deploying it for public access.
Lesson 11: Summary
Summarize the key concepts learned throughout the tutorial.
By following this tutorial, you’ll be able to deploy your Python script as a web application using Flask and make it accessible to a broader audience. Start by brushing up on the basics and gradually build and improve your web application before deploying it to Google App Engine for public access. With the user interface and user input functionality in place, you’ll be well on your way to sharing your Python script with the world.
