Bootstrap Python Backend

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A template repository for Python REST API using Flask server with Postgres database

Overview:

The Bootstrap Python Backend is a template repository for a backend Python REST API server. It uses a stack consisting of Flask Server, Gunicorn WSGI, Postgres DB, Docker, and Shell. The template provides a starting point for developers to quickly set up a backend server with a database.

Features:

  • Flask Server: Utilizes Flask, a popular Python web framework, for building the backend server.
  • Gunicorn WSGI: Uses Gunicorn as the Web Server Gateway Interface (WSGI) server to handle incoming requests.
  • Postgres DB: Integrates a Postgres database for storing and retrieving data.
  • Docker: Utilizes Docker to containerize the application, making it easy to deploy and manage in different environments.
  • Shell: Provides Shell scripts for various setup and running tasks, simplifying the execution of common commands.

Summary:

The Bootstrap Python Backend is a versatile template repository for creating a backend Python REST API server with a Postgres database. It incorporates Flask, Gunicorn, Postgres, Docker, and Shell to provide a solid foundation for building and deploying backend servers. The installation guide helps set up the development environment and walk through the necessary steps to run the server locally or on a Kubernetes cluster.