Create a basic Flask application wrapping the "commands" module

[havanagrawal]

Problem

There are a few functions that are exposed by the commands module (see its __init__.py). They are currently exposed via the cli module on the command line, via Click.

Expose these functions over HTTP by setting up a simple Flask webapp. Create a POST endpoint against each of these functions.

Prerequisites

• [ ] You know basic git, i.e. how to fork this repo, clone this repo, work on a branch and send a PR
• [ ] You have basic working knowledge of Python
• [ ] You are able to run Python on your machine
• [ ] You know, or are willing to learn through a few simple tutorials, how to set up a basic Flask app and write a minimal unit test for it.

Details

• The Flask app file should live in the webapp directory.
• It should import the functions from the commands module
• It should expose these functions via HTTP POST
• You DO NOT need to create any UI/HTML for this webapp.

How to Test

• You can write a super simple unit test by patching the underlying functions as mocks, and asserting that they are invoked. See test_cli.py for an example, and how to test Flask applications
• If you are familiar with curl/Postman/any other similar tool, feel free to spin up the Flask app and test it using one of these. Be aware though that you'll most likely see errors from the Wikidata API about missing username/password/auth, this is fine.

Hints

• See A minimal Flask Application to get started.
• The TutorialsPoint Flask tutorial is also quite decent.
• Feel free to ask for help on this issue if you are stuck.

[THeinemann]

Hey, I'd like to work on this ticket if it's okay with you.