Bible Lamb Flask App Overview Bible Lamb is a Flask-based web application that integrates with the Google Gemini API to provide generative AI-powered features. This app is designed for simplicity and scalability, offering a solid foundation for future enhancements.

Features Flask Framework: Lightweight and scalable backend development. Google Generative AI Integration: Powered by the Gemini API. Secure Session Management: Environment variables for enhanced security. SQLite Database: Optional lightweight storage.

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository bash Copy code git clone https://github.com/anabirnbaum/biblelamb.git cd biblelamb

2. Install Dependencies Ensure Python (3.7 or higher) is installed. Then create a virtual environment and install the dependencies:

bash Copy code python3 -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set Up Environment Variables Create a .env file for local development:

plaintext Copy code api_key=your-google-gemini-api-key SECRET_KEY=your-secret-key For production, set these variables in your hosting environment.

4. Run the App Locally Start the Flask development server:

bash Copy code flask run Visit the app at http://127.0.0.1:5000/.

Deployment To Deploy on PythonAnywhere:

Upload the project files (except .env) to PythonAnywhere. Set environment variables (api_key and SECRET_KEY) in the PythonAnywhere web interface. Configure the WSGI file as described in their setup guide. Reload the web app.

File Structure plaintext Copy code bible-lamb/ ├── app.py # Main Flask application ├── requirements.txt # Python dependencies ├── .env # Environment variables (not included in deployment) ├── templates/ # HTML files for rendering views ├── static/ # CSS, JavaScript, and images ├── README.md # Project documentation Environment Variables The app requires the following environment variables:

api_key: Google Gemini API key. SECRET_KEY: Used for Flask session management. Dependencies Key dependencies listed in requirements.txt:

Flask python-dotenv google-generativeai SQLite (built-in with Python) Contributing Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

Fork the repository. Create a feature branch: bash Copy code git checkout -b feature-name Commit your changes: bash Copy code git commit -m "Add feature" Push to the branch: bash Copy code git push origin feature-name Open a pull request. License This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact For questions or support:

Name: Ana Birnbaum Email: [email protected] GitHub: anabirnbaum

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Bible Lamb is a Flask-based web application that integrates with the Google Gemini API to provide generative AI-powered features. This app is designed for simplicity and scalability, offering a foundation for future enhancements.