flask-setup-for-beginners

Development

Set up Python Flask development environment for beginners with step-by-step guidance, virtual environment creation, and troubleshooting

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Flask Setup for Beginners

Version: 0.17.0

When to Use

User wants Flask web application
Beginner needs Flask environment setup
User asks "How do I set up Flask?"

Instructions for ASSISTANT

Format ALL instructions as Claude Code copy/paste blocks.

DO NOT: Manual instructions like "Open File Explorer", "Navigate to folder" ALWAYS: Single code block with TASK, STEPs, and report request

Setup Steps

1. Verify Python

python --version

Expected: Python 3.8+ | If missing: Install from python.org, check "Add to PATH"

2. Create Virtual Environment

python -m venv venv

What: Isolated Python environment for project Verify: venv folder created (10-30 seconds)

3. Activate Virtual Environment

Windows PowerShell: venv\Scripts\Activate.ps1 Windows CMD: venv\Scripts\activate.bat Mac/Linux: source venv/bin/activate

Success: (venv) appears in prompt Issue (Windows): Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

4. Install Flask

pip install flask

Wait: 30-60 seconds Verify: "Successfully installed flask-X.X.X"

5. Create app.py

Location: Project root (same level as venv/)

my-project/
├── venv/
└── app.py  ← Create here

6. Verify Installation

python --version
pip list
python -c "import flask; print(flask.__version__)"

Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
`python: command not found`	Install Python, add to PATH
`pip: command not found`	Activate virtual environment
Execution policy error	Run Set-ExecutionPolicy command
Permission errors	Ensure venv activated

Next Steps

After setup: Create first route, run dev server, build first page.

Remember: Keep terminal with (venv) open while developing.

End of Skill