Python-15-Factor-App

python-15-factor-app is a Python application that serves as a practical example of implementing the 15 Factor App methodology. This methodology is designed to create efficient, scalable, and maintainable software applications.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python
• Pipenv
• Docker & Docker Compose

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/Scaleups-cloud/python-15-factor-app.git
   

Install Dependencies

1. Install Pipenv

   pipenv install

Setting Up the Environment

• Use docker-compose along with the .env file to set up the environment and database (PostgreSQL).

Accessing Application

• Swagger Specification: Access the Swagger UI for API documentation at http://127.0.0.1:5000/swagger/
• Metrics: Access application metrics at http://127.0.0.1:5000/metrics

Running Tests

• Execute tests using the following command:

python -m unittest discover -s tests

Authentication and Authorization

• Use the token generated from the authentication process to access APIs.
• Authorization details, especially for admin roles, can be found in the init_script.

License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.