Flask: Develop Web Applications in Python
Build practical web apps with Flask, Python, Flask-SQLAlchemy, and Flask-WTF while gaining hands-on experience in routing, templates, databases, authentication, forms, and secure backend development.
- 75 lessons across 10 modules
- 8 quizzes with instant feedback
- 2 projects in preconfigured environments
- AI Tutor on every lesson
- Build Dynamic Web ApplicationsCreate interactive Flask applications using routing, templates, request handling, and user-facing workflows.
- Implement Secure User AuthenticationBuild login and registration features with password hashing, session management, and protected routes.
- Manage Relational Data with Flask-SQLAlchemyUse SQLAlchemy models, database sessions, and migrations to create, retrieve, update, and delete application data.
- Design and Validate Interactive FormsCreate user input forms with Flask-WTF, validation rules, CSRF protection, and feedback for common form errors.
- Structure a Complete Flask ProjectOrganize a Flask application using practical backend patterns that support maintainability and deployment readiness.
Sumit Mehrota is a product leader with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, including senior product roles at Meta and Microsoft. He led Program Management for Microsoft Azure and has led product organizations at Databricks and Skytap. Sumit holds an MS in Computer Science from Boston University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. As VP of Product at Educative, he leads the development of interactive learning experiences for software engineers. His courses cover product management, engineering leadership, and lean product practices — drawing directly from his experience shipping products and leading teams from startups to MAANG companies.
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What You'll Learn
- Understand Flask and its role in Python web application development.
- Build routes, views, and templates in Flask.
- Use Flask-SQLAlchemy to create database-backed applications.
- Create and validate user forms using Flask-WTF.
- Apply authentication, password security, and session management practices.
- Build a complete Flask application from setup to deployment readiness.
Learning Roadmap
1.
Before Getting Started
Before Getting Started
2.
Introduction to Flask
Introduction to Flask
3.
First Flask Application
First Flask Application
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
4.
Static Templates
Static Templates
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
5.
Static Files
Static Files
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
6.
Dynamic Templates
Dynamic Templates
11 Lessons
11 Lessons
7.
Form Handling
Form Handling
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
8.
Database
Database
10 Lessons
10 Lessons
9.
Operations on Models
Operations on Models
14 Lessons
14 Lessons
10.
Conclusion
Conclusion
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
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