Web Development with Python Flask and MySQL

1. Introduction to Flask
   • Overview of Flask framework
   • Installing Flask
   • Creating a basic Flask application
   • Routing and URL building
   • Flask templates and Jinja2 basics
2. Flask Application Structure
   • Flask Blueprints for modular applications
   • Creating and organizing Blueprints
   • Using Flask extensions (e.g., Flask-WTF for forms)
3. Working with Databases
   • Introduction to SQLAlchemy and Flask-SQLAlchemy
   • Setting up MySQL database connection
   • Defining database models using SQLAlchemy
   • CRUD operations with SQLAlchemy
4. User Authentication
   • Flask-Login and LoginManager for user authentication
   • Creating user models and registration forms
   • Implementing login and logout functionality
   • Securing routes with login_required decorator
5. Password Security
   • Understanding password hashing
   • Using Werkzeug.security for password hashing and verification
   • Best practices for handling passwords securely
6. Building a Blogging Application - Part 1
   • Designing the blog database schema
   • Creating SQLAlchemy models for blog posts
   • Implementing CRUD operations for blog posts
7. Building a Blogging Application - Part 2
   • Creating templates for displaying blog posts
   • Adding pagination for blog posts
   • Implementing comment functionality for blog posts
8. Flask RESTful APIs
   • Introduction to RESTful APIs
   • Creating RESTful APIs using Flask
   • Integrating APIs with your Flask application
9. Deploying Flask Applications
   • Overview of deployment options (e.g., Heroku, AWS)
   • Preparing Flask applications for deployment
   • Deploying Flask applications to a cloud platform

Additional Notes

• Each class session should include hands-on exercises and coding tasks to reinforce learning.
• Encourage students to work on a small project throughout the course, gradually building a blog application with user authentication, CRUD operations, and RESTful API integration.
• Provide supplementary resources and reading materials for deeper understanding of Flask and MySQL concepts.