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5. What are the basic steps fpr starting any website script form VS in PY 🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮 #17

Open Maxi-flores opened 10 months ago

Maxi-flores commented 10 months ago

Starting a website script using Visual Studio Code (VS Code) in Python involves several steps. Here's a basic guide to help you get started:  

  1. Install Visual Studio Code:    - If you haven't already, download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website: Visual Studio Code.  
  2. Install Python Extension:    - In VS Code, go to the Extensions view by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the side of the window or by pressing Ctrl+Shift+X. Search for "Python" and install the official Python extension by Microsoft.  
  3. Create a Project Folder:    - Create a new folder for your project. Open VS Code, and either use the terminal integrated into VS Code or open a separate terminal to navigate to your project folder.  
  4. Create a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended):    - Inside your project folder, create a virtual environment to manage dependencies. In the terminal, run:           python -m venv venv           Activate the virtual environment:      - On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate      - On macOS/Linux: source venv/bin/activate  
  5. Install Flask (or Another Web Framework):    - Install Flask or another web framework of your choice. For Flask, run:           pip install Flask       
  6. Create a Flask App:    - In your project folder, create a new Python file, e.g., app.py. Write a simple Flask app, for example:      python      from flask import Flask        app = Flask(__name__)        @app.route('/')      def hello():          return 'Hello, World!'        if __name__ == '__main__':          app.run(debug=True)       
  7. Run Your Flask App:    - In the terminal, run your Flask app:           python app.py         - Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/ to see your Flask app in action.  
  8. Extend Your App:    - Start building your web application by adding more routes, templates, and logic to your Flask app. Consider organizing your project into separate folders for templates, static files, and other components.  
  9. Version Control (Optional):    - If you want to use version control, initialize a Git repository in your project folder:           git init       
  10. Explore VS Code Features:     - Take advantage of VS Code's features for Python development, such as code navigation, debugging, and extensions.  
  11. Deploying Your App (Optional):     - If you want to make your app publicly accessible, consider deploying it to a hosting service like Heroku, AWS, or DigitalOcean. Follow the respective documentation for deployment instructions.   Remember that this is a basic guide, and as your project evolves, you might want to explore additional features, like using a database, incorporating frontend technologies, and following best practices for web development.