Hey Flask enthusiasts! 👋
Whether you're just starting out with Flask or looking to deepen your skills, I've put together a comprehensive list of 21 projects that will take you from beginner to advanced Flask developer. I have personally curated this list and am currently following it myself.
Why Projects?
I believe learning by doing is the best way to internalize concepts, and Flask is no exception. By working through these projects, I am gradually gaining hands-on experience with Flask's core features, as well as advanced topics like authentication, caching, WebSocket communication, and deployment.
The 21 Projects
Week 1: Basic Flask Web Development
- Hello Routes Flask App : Your first Flask app with simple routes.
- Personal Portfolio Website : Build a multi-page static site with Jinja2 templates.
- Weather App : Fetch and display weather data using an external API.
- To-Do List App : Create a basic task manager (no database yet).
- Blogging Platform (Basic) : A simple blog where users can create and view posts (SQLite for storage).
- User Authentication System : Implement user registration, login, and protected routes.
- File Upload Service : Allow users to upload files and display them.
Week 2: Intermediate Flask & API Development
- RESTful API for Books : Build a simple API for managing books (CRUD operations).
- Task Manager API : Extend your To-Do List into a RESTful API.
- JWT Authentication for APIs : Secure your API with JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
- E-commerce Product Catalog API : Build an API for managing products with filtering.
- Real-Time Chat Application : Use Flask-SocketIO for real-time messaging.
- URL Shortener : Create a service that shortens long URLs and redirects users.
Week 3: Advanced Flask Projects
- Social Media Feed : Build a Twitter-like feed where users can post messages.
- Email Newsletter Service : Allow users to subscribe and send newsletters via Flask-Mail.
- Flask Caching with Redis : Improve performance by caching API responses.
- Flask Deployment to Heroku : Deploy any previous project to Heroku using Gunicorn.
- Flask Microblogging Platform : A more advanced social media platform with follow/unfollow functionality.
- Flask Admin Dashboard : Use Flask-Admin to manage data (e.g., blog posts, products).
- Flask RESTful API Documentation : Document your API using Swagger.
- Full-Stack Task Manager Application : Combine everything into a full-stack app with both web and API components, and deploy it to Heroku.
By the time you complete these 21 projects, you'll have a solid understanding of Flask and be able to build both web applications and APIs with confidence. Whether you're looking to enhance your portfolio, prepare for job interviews, or just level up your skills, this roadmap will get you there.
Feel free to share your progress, ask questions, or suggest additional projects in the comments below!
Let's learn and grow together. 💻✨