Lesson 1-1: Introduction to Flask

What is Flask?

Flask is a web framework from Python that allows programmers to build their own web applications. Developed by Armin Ronacher and initially released in 2010, Flask has become a popular and fairly simple tool that even beginner programmers can incorporate into their own projects.

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Why is learning Flask important?

As Flask provides programmers with a convenient method to create web applications, programmers who learn Flask can develop an endless number of unique and creative projects. This can range from blogs to portfolio websites to even projects using machine learning models. Learning Flask will expand your coding prowess and make you a more flexible programmer overall.

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