Teen Budgeting Tool Setup Guide

1. install python go to https://www.python.org/downloads/ and install python 3.x during installation, check the box that says "add python to PATH"

2. verify installation open command prompt or terminal and type: python --version you should see something like: Python 3.x.x

3. install pip (it usually comes with python) check if pip is installed: pip --version if it’s not found, reinstall python and make sure "add pip" is checked.

4. install visual studio code download from https://code.visualstudio.com/ open the folder where your project will be stored.

5. create a new folder for your project example: mkdir teen_budget_tool cd teen_budget_tool

6. create a virtual environment python -m venv venv

7. activate the virtual environment windows: .\venv\Scripts\Activate mac or linux: source venv/bin/activate once active, you’ll see (venv) at the start of your command line.

8. upgrade pip (optional but good to do) python -m pip install --upgrade pip

9. install flask pip install flask

10. create a file named app.py in your project folder copy and paste your flask code into app.py

11. run the flask app python app.py you should see something like:

    • Running on http://127.0.0.1:5000/

12. open your browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000/

13. your teen budgeting tool should now be running.

14. to stop the server press ctrl + c in the terminal.

15. to start it again next time open the terminal, go to your project folder, activate the venv, and run: .\venv\Scripts\Activate python app.py

16. optional: create a requirements.txt file Flask==3.0.3 then anyone can install everything using: pip install -r requirements.txt