helixml / run-python-helix-app

Prerequisites

Before you begin building the project, ensure that you have the following requirements in place:

  • Python 3.x installed on your machine.
  • pip, the Python package installer, is available.
  • Docker installed for containerization (if applicable to your setup).

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Clone the Repository

Start by cloning the helixml/run-python-helix-app repository from GitHub. Open your terminal and execute:

git clone https://github.com/helixml/run-python-helix-app.git

2. Navigate into the Project Directory

Once cloned, navigate into the project directory:

cd run-python-helix-app

3. Create a Virtual Environment

Creating a virtual environment is a good practice to manage dependencies:

python -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

  • On macOS and Linux:

    source venv/bin/activate

  • On Windows:

    venv\Scripts\activate

4. Install Dependencies

Next, install the required dependencies using pip. You can do this by running:

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Configure Environment Variables

You may need to set environment variables required for the application. Create a .env file in the root of your project directory and define your variables. For example:

SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
DATABASE_URL=your_database_url

6. Run Database Migrations (if applicable)

If your application uses a database, run the necessary migrations. This step usually applies to frameworks like Django or Flask. For example, if you are using Flask-Migrate, you might run:

flask db upgrade

7. Build and Run the Application

To start the application, you generally have a command such as:

python app.py

Or if using Flask:

flask run

If you are using Docker, you can build and start your container with:

docker-compose up --build

8. Access the Application

Once the application is running, access it by navigating to the following URL in your web browser:

http://localhost:5000

Adjust the port number as necessary, depending on your application configuration.

9. Stopping the Application

To stop the application that is running in your terminal, use CTRL + C. If you are using Docker, stop the containers with:

docker-compose down

Conclusion

This guide provides a clear set of steps to build and start the helixml/run-python-helix-app. Follow the steps diligently to ensure successful setup and execution of your application.

Source: helixml/run-python-helix-app repository.