Flask Web Application README

Overview

This is a Flask-based web application that provides user registration, login, file upload/download, profile management, and a simple forum system. The application uses JSON files to store user data and forum posts, and it allows users to upload and manage files in their personal directories.

Features

• User Management:

  • User registration and login with password hashing.
  • User profile management, including editing profile information and uploading avatars.
  • Admin panel for managing users.

• File Management:

  • Users can upload files to their personal directories.
  • Users can download and delete their uploaded files.

• Forum System:

  • Users can create, view, and comment on forum posts.
  • Posts can include images.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/yourrepository.git
   cd yourrepository

2. Set Up a Virtual Environment (Optional but Recommended):

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

3. Install Dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Application:

   python app.py

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

Usage

User Registration and Login

• Register: Navigate to /register to create a new account.
• Login: Navigate to /login to log in with your credentials.

File Management

• Upload Files: Logged-in users can upload files from the /upload page.
• Download Files: Files can be downloaded from the /download/<filename> route.
• Delete Files: Files can be deleted using the /delete/<filename> route.

Profile Management

• View Profile: Logged-in users can view their profile at /profile.
• Edit Profile: Users can edit their profile information and upload an avatar at /edit_profile.

Forum System

• Create Post: Logged-in users can create new forum posts at /create_post.
• View Posts: All posts can be viewed at /posts.
• View Post Details: Individual posts can be viewed at /post/<post_id>.
• Add Comments: Logged-in users can add comments to posts at /post/<post_id>/comment.

Admin Panel

• Admin Access: The admin panel is accessible at /admin and can only be accessed by the user admin.
• Delete Users: The admin can delete users from the admin panel.

Directory Structure

eddie_netdisk/
│
├── app.py
├── templates/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── register.html
│   ├── login.html
│   ├── upload.html
│   ├── admin.html
│   ├── profile.html
│   ├── edit_profile.html
│   ├── create_post.html
│   ├── post.html
│   └── posts.html
├── uploads/
│   ├── user1/
│   ├── user2/
│   └── post_images/
├── users.txt
└── posts.json

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Note: This README is a general guide. You may need to modify it according to your specific project structure and requirements.