Use Python Flask to build a login site on Windows 10

Environment

• Python 3
• Windows 10

Steps

1. clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/pallets/flask
   cd flask
   

2. checkout the correct version

   git tag  # shows the tagged versions
   git checkout latest-tag-found-above
   cd examples/tutorial
   

3. Create a virtualenv and activate it:

   py -3 -m venv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate.bat
   

4. Install Flaskr:

   pip install -e .
   

5. Run

   set FLASK_APP=flaskr
   set FLASK_ENV=development
   flask init-db #the action will clear all data in db
   flask run
   Open http://127.0.0.1:5000 in a browser.
   

Reference

• Flask tutorial
• w3schools w3css
• w3schools html