Quick guide to convert a Python script into a web app - Blog

So you've got this awesome Python script that does something cool, but you want to share it with the world. Here's how to turn it into a web app without losing your mind.

Step 1: Choose Your Framework

I usually go with Flask for simple stuff:

from flask import Flask, render_template, request
app = Flask(__name__)
@app.route('/')
def home():
    return render_template('index.html')
@app.route('/process', methods=['POST'])
def process_data():
    data = request.form['data']
    # Your script logic here
    result = your_awesome_function(data)
    return {'result': result}

Step 2: Create Templates

HTML templates make your app look decent:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My Awesome App</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>Welcome to my app!</h1>
    <form action="/process" method="post">
        <input type="text" name="data" placeholder="Enter your data">
        <button type="submit">Process</button>
    </form>
</body>
</html>

Step 3: Deploy

I like using Railway or Render for quick deployments. Just connect your GitHub repo and you're good to go!

Pro Tips

Keep it simple at first
Add error handling
Test everything locally before deploying
Use environment variables for secrets

That's it! Your script is now a web app. 🎉