Welcome to the step-by-step guide on how to use the Flask, HTML, JS, and Bootstrap Based Website Template on the Lazy platform. This template is an excellent starting point for creating a stylish website with a header, footer, and Bootstrap integration. It's designed to help you build nice-looking pages efficiently.
To begin using this template, simply click on "Start with this Template" on the Lazy platform. This will pre-populate the code in the Lazy Builder interface, so you won't need to copy, paste, or delete any code manually.
There's no need to worry about environment variables for this template, as it does not require any to be set up. You can focus on the design and content of your website without the hassle of configuring environment secrets.
Once you're ready to see your website in action, press the "Test" button. This will begin the deployment of your app and launch the Lazy CLI. The Lazy platform handles all the deployment details, so you won't need to install libraries or set up your environment.
This template does not require any user input through the CLI. Therefore, you can skip this step and move on to using your app directly after deployment.
After deployment, you'll be able to interact with the frontend of your website. The template includes a "home.html" file, which serves as the main page of your site. You can customize this page by adding content to the middle area that has been intentionally left empty. The header and footer are already set up for you, but you can modify them as needed by editing the "_header.html" and "_footer.html" files.
For any JavaScript functionality, you can add your code to the "script.js" file. This file is set up to run once the DOM is fully loaded, ensuring that your scripts interact with the page elements correctly.
If you need to integrate your website with external tools or services, you may need to provide the server link generated by Lazy after deployment. For example, if you're setting up OAuth with a third-party service, you'll need to add the server link as a redirect URI in their configuration settings.
For any additional styling, you can edit the "styles.css" file. This file is set up with Tailwind CSS, a utility-first CSS framework that allows for rapid styling changes directly in your markup.
Remember, the Lazy platform will handle the deployment and server management, so you can focus on building and integrating your app with the necessary external tools.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, the Lazy customer support team is here to help you every step of the way.