Building an "Easy" Web Application

Rudy Faile describes his experience of transforming a Python utility into a web application over the Fourth of July weekend. The original tool automates multiple cURL requests to a WordPress site's xmlrpc.php file, addressing issues with single requests that may fail due to various limitations. Faile initially considered using PHP for a quick solution but opted for a Python web framework. After evaluating Django and Flask, he chose Bottle, a micro-framework, to create a simple web app. However, he faced challenges with user experience, as users had to wait for all requests to complete. He then attempted to implement the functionality using JavaScript's Fetch API, but encountered CORS issues due to cross-origin requests. After exploring a node-based REST API solution, he found it overly complicated and ultimately reverted to his original Bottle app. Despite the simplicity of the final product, which required users to wait for responses, he acknowledged the time spent on unnecessary complexities. The project concluded with a functional app, improved styling, and a focus on input sanitation and error handling.

- Rudy Faile transformed a Python utility into a web application for easier access.

- He initially considered various frameworks before settling on the Bottle micro-framework.

- CORS issues arose when attempting to use JavaScript for requests, complicating the project.

- Ultimately, he returned to the simpler Bottle app after finding the REST API approach too complex.

- The final product includes error handling and user-friendly features, despite some wait times for responses.