🚀 Flask Learning Roadmap: From Basics to Microservices 🌟

Welcome to your Flask learning journey! This roadmap will guide you step-by-step from building a simple Flask application to mastering advanced topics like Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices. Each module builds on the previous one, culminating in a fully functional microservices-based project. 🛠️✨

📋 Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Learning Modules
3. Project Structure
4. Resources
5. Tracking Progress
6. Contributing

🌟 Overview

This repository is designed to help you learn modern web development using Flask, starting with the basics and progressing to advanced topics like containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and microservices. Each module includes a hands-on project to solidify your understanding.

📊 Tracking Progress

Use this table to track your progress and stay motivated:

Module	Start Date	End Date	Status	Notes
Flask Basics	2025-04-18	2025-05-03	✅ Completed
APIs with Flask	2025-05-03	2025-05-03	✅ Completed
Docker Basics	2025-05-04	2025-05-04	✅ Completed
Kubernetes Basics	2025-05-05	YYYY-MM-DD	🚧 In Progress
Microservices	YYYY-MM-DD	YYYY-MM-DD	⏳ Not Started

📚 Learning Modules

1️⃣ Flask Basics (flask-basics/)

• Goal: Build a simple blog application.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Routing, templates, forms, and database integration.
  • CRUD operations for managing blog posts.
• Folder: flask-basics/
• README: flask-basics/README.md

2️⃣ APIs with Flask (flask-api/)

• Goal: Convert your blog into a REST API.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Building RESTful APIs using Flask-RESTful.
  • Implementing CRUD operations via API endpoints.
• Folder: flask-api/
• README: flask-api/README.md

3️⃣ Docker Basics (dockerized-flask-api/)

• Goal: Containerize your Blog API.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Writing Dockerfiles and running containers.
  • Using Docker Compose to manage multiple services.
• Folder: dockerized-flask-api/
• README: dockerized-flask-api/README.md

4️⃣ Kubernetes Basics (kubernetes-deployment/)

• Goal: Deploy your containerized API on Kubernetes.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Kubernetes concepts: pods, deployments, services.
  • Deploying apps locally using Minikube.
• Folder: kubernetes-deployment/
• README: kubernetes-deployment/README.md

5️⃣ Microservices (microservices-ecommerce/)

• Goal: Build a microservices-based e-commerce platform.
• What You’ll Learn:
  • Splitting an app into multiple services (Auth, Product, Order).
  • Using RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
  • Orchestration with Docker Compose/Kubernetes.
• Folder: microservices-ecommerce/
• README: microservices-ecommerce/README.md

📂 Project Structure

The repository is organized into modular folders, each representing a specific learning module:

flask-learning-roadmap/
├── README.md                     # This file
├── flask-basics/                 # Simple Blog Application (Flask)
│   ├── README.md                 # Instructions for this module
│   ├── app.py                    # Main Flask app
│   ├── templates/                # HTML templates
│   └── requirements.txt          # Python dependencies
├── flask-api/                    # REST API for Blog (Flask)
│   ├── README.md                 # Instructions for this module
│   ├── app.py                    # API endpoints
│   └── requirements.txt          # Python dependencies
├── dockerized-flask-api/         # Containerized Blog API (Docker)
│   ├── README.md                 # Instructions for this module
│   ├── Dockerfile                # Docker configuration
│   ├── docker-compose.yml        # Multi-service orchestration
│   └── app.py                    # API code
├── kubernetes-deployment/        # Kubernetes Deployment
│   ├── README.md                 # Instructions for this module
│   ├── deployment.yaml           # Kubernetes manifests
│   └── service.yaml              # Service configuration
└── microservices-ecommerce/      # Microservices-Based E-Commerce Platform
    ├── README.md                 # Instructions for this module
    ├── auth-service/             # Authentication Service
    ├── product-service/          # Product Management Service
    ├── order-service/            # Order Processing Service
    ├── docker-compose.yml        # Multi-service orchestration
    └── nginx.conf                # Reverse proxy configuration

🔧 How to Use This Repository

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/onyxwizard/flask-learning-roadmap.git
   cd flask-learning-roadmap

2. Navigate to the Module You Want to Work On: For example, to start with Flask Basics:

   cd flask-basics

3. Follow the Instructions in the Module's README: Each module has its own README.md with detailed setup and usage instructions.

4. Progress Through the Modules: Complete each module in order, building on the knowledge and skills from the previous one.

5. Combine Everything in the Final Module: Once you’ve completed all modules, explore the microservices-ecommerce/ folder to see how everything integrates into a microservices-based platform.

📚 Resources

Here are some essential resources to help you along the way:

Flask Basics

• Flask Official Documentation 🔗
• Flask Tutorial for Beginners 🔗

APIs

• Flask-RESTful Documentation 🔗
• Building REST APIs with Flask 🔗

Docker

• Docker Official Documentation 🔗
• Dockerizing Flask Apps 🔗

Kubernetes

• Kubernetes Official Documentation 🔗
• Kubernetes for Beginners (YouTube) 🎥

Microservices

• Microservices Architecture 🔗
• Building Microservices with Docker and Kubernetes 🎥

🤝 Contributing

If you find this roadmap helpful, feel free to contribute by:

• Adding new resources.
• Sharing your completed projects.
• Providing feedback to improve the roadmap.

Let’s build something amazing together! 🚀✨

------------------------------------- Happy Coding! 🌟 -------------------------------------