This workshop will dive into the world of fullstack development using Flask, a lightweight Python web framework, and Socket.IO, a library that brings real-time, bidirectional communication between clients and servers. Designed for beginners and intermediate developers, the session will guide participants from setting up their environment to building a complete web application that supports real-time features like live chat, notifications, and dynamic data updates. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have hands-on experience in creating and deploying fullstack applications powered by Python and WebSockets, preparing them for modern, real-world development challenges.
Agenda:
Introduction to Flask: Basics of Python web frameworks, setting up routes, templates, and APIs.
Understanding Real-Time Web Apps: Why real-time matters and where it’s used (chat apps, live dashboards, notifications).
Socket.IO Fundamentals: Event-driven architecture, server–client communication, and broadcasting messages.
Building a Fullstack Project: Step-by-step development of a mini real-time application using Flask + Socket.IO.
Frontend Integration: Connecting templates with Socket.IO for seamless updates in the browser.
Deployment Tips: Best practices to deploy Flask and Socket.IO applications in production.
Q&A and Next Steps: Guidance on extending the project and learning resources.
