JupyterJones / BackGroundMaker

Flask that makes bacground videos from Thumbnails in the cache directory

BackGroundMaker

Flask that makes background videos from Thumbnails in the cache directory

https://github.com/JupyterJones/BackGroundMaker

Setting up a Basic Flask App with Virtual Environment

This guide will walk you through the process of setting up a basic Flask application using a virtual environment on a Linux system. This approach helps isolate your project's dependencies from the system-wide Python environment.

Prerequisites

• Linux computer
• Python 3.9 or higher installed (recommended)
• Pip package manager installed

Steps

1. Open a Terminal Window: Open a terminal on your Linux computer.

2. Update Pip (Optional but Recommended): Run the following command to update pip to the latest version:

pip install --upgrade pip

3. Install Virtualenv: Install the virtualenv package using pip:

pip install virtualenv

4. Create a Virtual Environment: Navigate to your project directory and create a virtual environment:

virtualenv -p /usr/bin/python3.9 venv

5. Activate the Virtual Environment: Activate the virtual environment using:

source venv/bin/activate

6. Install Flask and Other Packages: Inside the activated virtual environment, install Flask and other required packages:

pip install -r requirements.txt

7. Run Your Flask App: Start your Flask app using the development server:

flask run

Access your app in a web browser at http://localhost:5000.

9. Deactivate the Virtual Environment: When you're done, deactivate the virtual environment:

deactivate

Additional Notes

• Remember to activate the virtual environment every time you work on your Flask app.
• This setup ensures that your project's dependencies don't conflict with system-wide packages.
• Feel free to customize your Flask app, add routes, templates, and more.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to reach out.