Template Python Flask Api

Overview

This product is a cookiecutter template for a Flask-based web service. It is compatible with both Python 2 and 3. The template provides a basic configuration for packaging the project, documentation options using either Markdown/MkDocs or reStructuredText/Sphinx, testing with py.test, test coverage analysis using coverage.py, linting with Flake8, easy version-bumping using semantic versioning and bumpversion, and a comprehensive .gitignore file (via Github). The product does not have any specific licensing restrictions.

Features

• Compatible with Python 2 and 3: The template is designed to work with both Python 2 and 3, allowing flexibility in choosing the Python version for development.
• Packaging configuration: The template includes a basic setuptools configuration to package the project, making it easier to distribute and deploy.
• Documentation options: Users have the choice to use either Markdown/MkDocs or reStructuredText/Sphinx for documenting their project. Both options provide easy edits and changes with a server and live-reloader.
• Testing with py.test: The template includes support for writing and running tests using py.test, making it easier to verify the functionality and reliability of the web service.
• Test coverage analysis: The template includes support for coverage.py, allowing users to analyze the test coverage of their code. This helps in identifying areas that may need additional testing.
• Linting with Flake8: The template includes support for Flake8, a linting tool for Python. This helps in enforcing coding style and identifying potential errors or issues in the codebase.
• Easy version-bumping: The template provides easy version-bumping using semantic versioning and bumpversion. This simplifies the process of updating the version of the web service.
• Comprehensive .gitignore file: The template includes a .gitignore file (via Github) that covers common files and directories that should be ignored when using Git for version control.
• Makefile for various tasks: The template includes a Makefile that allows users to perform various tasks, making project management and development easier.

Summary

The cookiecutter template for a Flask-based web service provides a convenient and flexible starting point for developing web services using Flask. With support for Python 2 and 3, packaging configuration, documentation options, testing tools, linting, version-bumping, and a comprehensive .gitignore file, this template streamlines the development process and promotes best practices for web service development. Users can easily customize and extend the template to suit their specific needs. The permissive license allows users to freely use and modify the template without any restrictions.