Pull Request: Refactor Flask Application and Enhance HTML Structure

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Pull Request: Refactor Flask Application and Enhance HTML Structure

Description

This pull request includes significant updates and improvements to the Flask application and its associated HTML structure. The changes are intended to enhance code readability, maintainability, and functionality. Below are the key updates included in this pull request:

Commits Overview

1. Commit 06ad20f:

   • Title: chore: Refactor Flask application and update database configuration
   • Description:
     • Refactored the Flask application to improve code structure and organization.
     • Updated the database configuration to enhance performance and ensure compatibility with the latest database schema.

2. Commit ab47f47:

   • Title: chore: Refactor HTML structure and add filter buttons for missing persons
   • Description:
     • Refactored the HTML structure to improve the layout and alignment of elements within the Add Missing Person form.
     • Added filter buttons to enable users to easily filter and search for missing persons based on various criteria.

Detailed Changes

• Flask Application:

  • Refactored routes and views for better separation of concerns.
  • Improved error handling and logging mechanisms.
  • Updated database models and configuration settings to ensure alignment with current requirements.

• HTML Structure:

  • Improved form alignment by reorganizing input fields into a consistent grid layout.
  • Enhanced form styling and responsiveness using Bootstrap classes.
  • Added filter buttons to provide an intuitive interface for filtering missing persons data.

Testing and Validation

• Verified that the Flask application starts without errors and connects to the database successfully.
• Ensured that the form for adding missing persons renders correctly on different screen sizes and devices.
• Tested filter buttons to confirm they work as expected, providing correct search results based on user input.

Next Steps

• [ ] Review the changes and provide feedback or approval.
• [ ] Merge the pull request once all checks are satisfied.
• [ ] Deploy the updated application to the staging environment for further testing.

Additional Notes

• Please ensure that any dependencies added during the refactor are installed before testing the application.
• Suggestions for further improvements are welcome and can be discussed in the comments below.

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