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Project Time- FLASK API!

flask haha

I refuse to apologize for niche video game references.

We've done a LOT with Flask today, gang! To wit, the following tools:

Function/Method Description
redirect() Sends user to a different URL.
url_for("function/alias") Auto-fetches the URL for the specified function.
app.add_url_rule("/path","alias",function) Alternative to using a decorator; ideal for larger setups where adjusting /paths is easier.
request.args Grabs any query parameters.
request.form Grabs any form data.
request.method Retrieves the method of an incoming request.
render_template Renders a (typically) HTML file.
make_response Creates a response without sending it to the client yet, allowing you to modify it (e.g., add a cookie).
session Allows creation of encrypted client-side cookies that the server can edit, read, or remove. Don't forget app.secret_key!

Project Ideas for Class Time
Explore any of these tools in a short project of your choosing. You can do anything you like, but here are some ideas:

1. TV Show/Movie Quote Project

  • Endpoints:
    • endpoint1 → Return a random quote.
    • endpoint2 → Return all quotes.
      • Use an HTML form or query argument to prompt for a quote to look up.
  • Cookie/Session:
    • Save last selected character.
  • NEW: Integrate a SQLite3 database to store favorite quotes or characters persistently across sessions.
  • NEW: Apply rate limiting on the quote lookup endpoints to prevent abuse.
  • NEW: Create a custom 400 error page that displays when a quote lookup fails.
  • NEW: Use Jinja2 templates to style the HTML pages dynamically, showing stored quotes or search results.
  • NEW: Add file upload/download functionality where users can upload their favorite quotes in a file format, which the app can parse and display.

2. Data API Project

  • Endpoints:
    • endpoint1 → Return specific data (e.g., one Pokémon).
    • endpoint2 → Return general data (e.g., all Pokémon).
      • Use an HTML form or query argument to prompt for a Pokémon name to look up.
  • Cookie/Session:
    • Save last searched Pokémon.
  • NEW: Add SQLite3 to store frequently searched Pokémon data for quicker access and offline availability.
  • NEW: Implement rate limiting on searches to prevent excessive requests to the API.
  • NEW: Include a custom 400 error for invalid or missing Pokémon searches.
  • NEW: Use Jinja2 templates to format results more attractively and dynamically.
  • NEW: Allow users to upload a file containing a list of Pokémon names to batch search and display all results at once.

3. Game Project (e.g., Guess the Number, Trivia, etc.)

  • Endpoints:
    • endpoint1 → Landing page with HTML form to prompt for the answer to a question.
    • endpoint2 → Displays if the user's guess was correct or not.
    • endpoint3 → Display all game data in JSON format.
  • Cookie/Session:
    • Save question guess.
  • NEW: Use an SQLite3 database to store question/answer data, tracking user attempts and high scores.
  • NEW: Set up rate limiting on the question attempts to ensure fair play.
  • NEW: Create a custom 400 error page for invalid question submissions or answers.
  • NEW: Use Jinja2 templates to build an interactive scoreboard and display user stats.
  • NEW: Add an option for users to upload trivia questions in a file format (e.g., CSV), which the app can parse and incorporate into the game dynamically.