This course focuses on using Python and Flask to create scalable, maintainable web applications. Flask's lightweight framework will empower you to build custom, fully-featured applications, adhering to best industry practices. Whether you're new to web development or looking to enhance your existing Flask skills, this course is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Building Web Applications with Flask
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Create single-page applications using Flask
Render rich responses with macros, filters, and control structures
Implement secure form handling with WTForms and form-based classes
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December 2025
Assessments
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Taught in English
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There are 10 modules in this course
In this section, we get introduced to Flask, explaining what it is, what it is not, and how it positions itself in the web framework world.
What's included
1 video1 reading
In this section, we create a Hello World app with Flask, set up a Python 2.x virtual environment, and render HTML pages to build foundational web development skills.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we explore Jinja2 templates in Flask, focusing on control structures, dynamic HTML generation, and template contexts for responsive web views.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore form handling in Flask, validate data with WTForms, and secure forms using CSRF protection for reliable and safe web applications.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore relational and NoSQL databases, focusing on SQLAlchemy and MongoDB. We analyze ACID compliance, data modeling, and practical implementation in Flask.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore RESTful Web Services, focusing on HTTP methods, JSON responses, and API design for efficient service communication.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore black-box and white-box testing, focusing on their roles in software validation and quality assurance.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore Flask best practices, focusing on avoiding overengineering and premature optimization to ensure maintainable, efficient, and scalable web development.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore configuring Flask extensions using app.config and environment variables, and initializing them in two states for flexible application setup.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore deploying Flask apps by configuring servers, setting up databases, and optimizing web services for production environments.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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