ramangupta21/flask-mongodb-app repository overview

Overview:-

This Docker image provides a streamlined development environment for a Flask-based web application integrated with MongoDB. This containerized application is designed to facilitate the creation, storage, and retrieval of data using a RESTful API. It is ideal for developers looking to quickly deploy and test a Flask application with MongoDB backend, all within an isolated Docker environment.

What This Image Does:-

This image sets up a Flask web application that communicates with a MongoDB database. The application exposes two endpoints:

/data (POST): Allows insertion of data into the MongoDB collection. /data (GET): Retrieves and displays the stored data in JSON format. By leveraging Flask for the web framework and MongoDB for database storage, this image provides a robust foundation for building and testing web applications.

How to Run This Image:-

Pull the Image:-

Download the Docker image from Docker Hub using the following command:-

Run the MongoDB Container:

Start a MongoDB container to serve as the database:

Run the Flask Application Container:

Launch the Flask application container, linking it to the MongoDB container:

Access the Application:

The Flask application will be available at http://localhost:5000⁠. You can interact with the API using tools like curl or Postman to test the POST and GET endpoints.

For example, to insert data, you can use:

To retrieve data, you can use:

Notes:- Ensure Docker is installed and running on your machine. Replace localhost with the appropriate IP address or hostname if running in a different environment.

This Docker image provides a complete, self-contained environment for developing and testing a Flask application with MongoDB, simplifying the setup process and enabling quick deployment.