Post-Comments Service

Overview

The Post-Comments Service is a web application built with Flask that enables users to create posts and add comments to existing posts. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing posts and comments stored in a database.

Architecture

The application follows a client-server architecture:

• Client Side: Utilizes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create the user interface.
• Server Side: Implemented with Python and Flask to handle HTTP requests and interact with the database.

Features

• Create new posts with custom text.
• Add comments to existing posts.
• Supports basic text formatting (bold, italics, hyperlinks) in comments.

Setup and Run

To set up and run the application locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd post-comments-service

2. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Initialize the Database: Execute the create_tables() function in app.py to create the necessary database tables.

4. Run the Application:

   python app.py
   

5. Access the Application: Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to access the application.

Special Instructions

• Ensure Python is installed on your system.
• The application utilizes an SQLite database, eliminating the need for additional database setup.
• JavaScript enhances the user interface and provides dynamic functionality.

Dependencies

• Python (3.x recommended)
• Flask
• Flask-SQLAlchemy