Portfolio Website

A personal portfolio website built with Flask to showcase programming projects, skills, and professional experience.

Technologies

• Backend: Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5
• Database: SQLite
• Forms: Flask-WTF with email validation

Features

• Project gallery with detail pages
• Skills display with proficiency indicators
• Resume page with work experience and education
• Contact form with validation
• Responsive design

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/benweeks-dev/ProjectsWebsite.git
   cd ProjectsWebsite

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   venv\Scripts\activate  # Windows
   # source venv/bin/activate  # macOS/Linux

3. Install dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the application:

   python run.py

5. Open http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser

Adding Content

Seed the database with sample data:

python seed_data.py

Or add content via Flask shell:

flask shell
>>> from app.models import Project
>>> p = Project(title="My Project", description="Description here", technologies="Python, Flask")
>>> db.session.add(p)
>>> db.session.commit()

Screenshot

Getting Started (TODOs)

1. Create a virtual environment and install dependencies:

   python -m venv venv

   venv\Scripts\activate

   pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Run the app:

   python run.py

3. Visit http://127.0.0.1:5000 in your browser

4. Populate Data:

   python seed_data.py

5. Next Steps

• Add your projects: Use seed_data.py as a template or add via Flask shell: flask shell
  • from app.models import Project
  • p = Project(title="My Project", description="...", technologies="Python, Flask")
  • db.session.add(p)
  • db.session.commit()
• Add project screenshots: Place images in app/static/images/ and reference them in projects
• TODO: Unify screenshot framing and make screenshot click thru to project page.

Updating Projects and Skills in Database

The database (app.db) persists on disk. Once you seed it, the data stays there until you:

• Run seed_data.py again (which clears and re-adds everything)
• Delete app.db manually
• Modify the database via Flask shell

So for adding new projects later, you can either:

1. Edit seed_data.py and re-run it (replaces all data)
2. Use Flask shell to add individual entries without affecting existing ones
3. Eventually build an admin page to add/edit projects through the website