First Flask API Project

The "First Flask API Project" is a beginner-level project aimed at introducing Flask API development. It provides a simple API endpoint where users can send two numbers in JSON format, and the API will return the sum of these numbers. This project serves as a practical learning exercise for understanding the basics of building APIs with Flask, handling JSON data, and sending requests using tools like Postman.

Table of Contents

• Use Case
• Usage
  • Setup
  • Running the Program
  • Testing the API
• Note
• License
• Author

Use Case

This project's use case includes:

• Learning Flask API Development: This project serves as a hands-on introduction to Flask API development for beginners.
• Understanding JSON Data Handling: Users can learn how to handle JSON data in Flask applications, including parsing incoming requests and formatting outgoing responses.
• Practice with API Testing: Users can practice sending requests to the API using tools like Postman to test its functionality and verify responses.

Usage

Setup

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Install the necessary dependencies by running the following command in your terminal:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Program

Run the program using Gunicorn:

  gunicorn app:app

Testing the API

To test the API:

• Use Postman or any other API testing tool.
• Send JSON data containing two numbers to the API endpoint.
• Check the response to verify that it returns the sum of the two numbers.

Note

• This is an API project with no graphical user interface (UI).
• Ensure data is sent in the correct JSON format to receive accurate responses.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.