Flask API Practice

This is a small Flask application created for practice purposes. The aim is to interact with a third-party API by performing GET and POST requests, along with implementing proper error handling, logging, and a consistent response format. This project is designed to enhance backend development skills.

Features

• GET and POST requests to a third-party API
• Error Handling: Proper management of different types of errors
• Logging: Implementation of logging for debugging and monitoring
• Consistent Response Format: Ensuring all responses follow a standard format

Prerequisites

• Python 3.11
• Flask 3.0.3

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/flask-api-practice.git
   cd flask-api-practice

2. Create and activate a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows, use `venv\Scripts\activate`

3. Install the required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

1. Start the Flask application:

   flask run

2. The application will be available at http://127.0.0.1:5000.