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alx-backend-python
https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend-python
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alx-backend-python
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend-python
- Owner: iamnotnato
- License: mit
- Created: 2023-10-05T23:26:13.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-02-18T03:16:33.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-02-18T04:23:14.878Z (10 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 29.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
## ALX-Backend-Python
### Purpose
ALX-Backend-Python is designed to provide a comprehensive backend framework that streamlines development and maintains a consistent coding style within the ALX ecosystem. This framework serves as a backbone for building scalable and robust web applications.
### Features
- **Modular Architecture:** Allows for easy addition and removal of components, enhancing code maintainability and reusability.
- **RESTful API:** Provides a flexible and standardized interface for communication between frontend and backend services.
- **Database Integration:** Supports seamless integration with various database systems, offering data persistence and retrieval capabilities.
- **Authentication and Authorization:** Implements industry-standard mechanisms to secure user access and protect sensitive data.
- **Testing Framework:** Facilitates rigorous testing of application logic and ensures code stability.
- **Documentation:** Includes extensive documentation for developers, ensuring a smooth onboarding process and comprehensive understanding of the framework's functionality.
### Technologies Used
- Python
- Flask
- SQLAlchemy
- Marshmallow
- JWT
- Pytest
### Getting Started
**1. Git Clone**
```
git clone https://github.com/iamnotnato/alx-backend-python.git
```
**2. Installation**
Create a virtual environment and install the required dependencies:
```
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
**3. Database Setup**
Configure the database settings in `app/config.py`. Create the database tables:
```
flask db init
flask db migrate
flask db upgrade
```
**4. Run the Application**
```
flask run
```
### Contribution Guidelines
Contributions are welcome and encouraged! Please follow these guidelines:
- Fork the repository and create a branch for your changes.
- Write clear and concise commit messages.
- Add relevant tests to ensure code stability.
- Respect the existing coding style and best practices.
- Submit a pull request with a detailed description of your changes.
### License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
### Contact
For any questions or support, please contact the maintainer through [GitHub](https://github.com/iamnotnato).