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You will learn to:
Load and interact with the file system using basic OS operations.
Implement file handling features such as creating, reading, updating, and deleting files in Flask.
Integrate OS commands for directory management within the web application.
Design and develop a user-friendly interface in Flask for managing files and directories.
Skills
Backend Development
OS Fundamentals
Prerequisites
Intermediate knowledge of Python
Basic knowledge of Flask and templates
Basic knowledge of endpoints
Basic understanding of routes
Technologies
HTML
Flask
Project Description
In this project, we’ll gain hands-on experience building a powerful web-based file explorer using Flask. We will discover the fundamental concepts and practical steps needed to create a dynamic web application that facilitates seamless management of directories and files.
Learning objectives:
Gain insights into Flask, a lightweight and versatile web framework in Python.
Understand the basics of web application development and Flask’s role.
Set up a Flask project environment for efficient development.
Dive into HTML and Flask templating to design an intuitive and responsive user interface.
Implement navigation elements and an aesthetically pleasing layout for an optimal user experience.
Develop the ability to create new directories dynamically through user interactions.
Implement a directory deletion feature, allowing users to maintain an organized file structure.
Integrate directory navigation functionalities for seamless traversal through the file system.
Create a feature enabling users to generate new files directly through the web interface.
Implement file deletion capabilities to facilitate efficient management of digital assets.
We will build the following:
By the end of this project, we will have successfully created a web-based file explorer with the following features:
User-friendly interface:
An intuitive and responsive web interface designed for simplicity and ease of use.
Directory operations:
Ability to create and delete directories, allowing users to organize their files effectively.
Navigation through directories:
Intuitive navigation features for seamless traversal through different directories.
File operations:
Creating and deleting files to efficiently manage digital assets.
Project Tasks
1
Manage the Directories
Task 0: Get Started
Task 1: Import Modules
Task 2: Handle the Root Route
Task 3: Render the Root Route
Task 4: Handle the Change Directory Route
Task 5: Handle the Make Directory Route
Task 6: Handle the Remove Directory Route
2
Manage the Files
Task 7: Handle the Make File Functionality
Task 8: Handle the Remove File Functionality
Task 9: Handle the View File Functionality
Task 10: Handle the Write File Functionality
Congratulations!