Flask Boilerplate

screenshot of Flask Boilerplate

Yet another flask boilerplate

Overview:

The Flask boilerplate is a customizable starting point for developing Flask applications. It was created as an alternative to other available starters that did not meet the author's needs. This boilerplate focuses on minimal pre-configuration and advanced deployment options, allowing developers to tailor it to their specific requirements. The development of this boilerplate was influenced by the works of Miguel Grinberg and the author's own experiences.

Features:

  • Navigation: The boilerplate includes navigation functionality for ease of website navigation.
  • Email sending: The boilerplate provides features for sending emails, such as confirmation emails for user registration.
  • User registration: The boilerplate includes user registration functionality, allowing users to create accounts.
  • User login: Users can log in to the application using this boilerplate, enabling personalized experiences.
  • Password recovery: The boilerplate offers password recovery functionality for users who have forgotten their passwords.
  • Api: This feature is currently being developed but is not yet available.
  • Error handling: The boilerplate is designed to handle errors effectively, ensuring a smooth user experience.
  • Documentation: Detailed documentation is planned for this boilerplate but has not been developed yet.
  • Tests: The boilerplate is expected to have a comprehensive testing framework, although it is not currently available.
  • robots.txt: The boilerplate does not yet include a robots.txt file to manage search engine crawling.
  • .well-known: The boilerplate does not have a .well-known folder, which is typically used for various web services.

Summary:

The Flask boilerplate is a customizable starting point for Flask application development. It offers various features such as navigation, email sending, user registration, user login, and password recovery. While some features are already implemented, others are still under development. The boilerplate focuses on minimal pre-configuration and provides the flexibility for developers to customize it according to their needs. However, documentation, tests, error handling, and certain other features are yet to be fully implemented.