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Tutorials

Welcome to FlavorPack tutorials! These hands-on guides walk you through complete examples of packaging Python applications with FlavorPack.

What Are Tutorials?

Tutorials are learning-oriented guides that take you step-by-step through building real applications. Each tutorial:

  • ✅ Provides complete, working code
  • ✅ Explains key concepts as you go
  • ✅ Shows expected output at each step
  • ✅ Builds your confidence with FlavorPack

New to FlavorPack? Start with Build Your First Package to learn the basics.

Available Tutorials

HTTPie Wrapper Tutorial

Level: Intermediate Time: 20-25 minutes Prerequisites: Python 3.11+, FlavorPack installed

Build a custom HTTP client tool that wraps HTTPie with environment management. Learn how to:

  • Package applications with third-party dependencies
  • Create CLI wrappers around existing tools
  • Manage multiple environments (dev, staging, prod)
  • Build self-contained executables
  • Configure environment isolation

What You'll Build: A command-line API testing tool with environment presets and shortcuts.

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Coming Soon

More tutorials are being added! Future topics include:

  • Web Application Packaging - Package a Flask/FastAPI web app
  • Data Science Tool - Package a data analysis CLI with NumPy/Pandas
  • System Utility - Build cross-platform system maintenance tools
  • Multi-Entry Point Apps - Package applications with multiple commands

Tutorial vs. Getting Started vs. Cookbook

Not sure which guide to use? Here's how they differ:

Type Purpose Best For
Getting Started Quick introduction First-time users, basics
Tutorials (you are here) Step-by-step learning Building complete examples
User Guide Topic-focused explanations Understanding concepts
Cookbook Task-oriented recipes Solving specific problems
API Reference Technical specifications Looking up details

How to Use These Tutorials

1. Follow Along

The best way to learn is by doing. Type out the code, run the commands, and observe the results.

2. Experiment

After completing a tutorial, try modifying it: - Change the configuration - Add new features - Try different dependencies - Experiment with error handling

3. Build Your Own

Use the tutorials as templates for your own projects. Adapt the patterns to your specific needs.

Prerequisites

Before starting tutorials, ensure you have:

  • Python 3.11 or later installed
  • FlavorPack installed (Installation Guide)
  • FlavorPack helpers built (run make build-helpers)
  • Basic Python knowledge (functions, imports, packages)
  • Basic command line skills (bash, terminal)

Getting Help

Having trouble with a tutorial?

  1. Check Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
  2. Review FAQ - Frequently asked questions
  3. Ask the community - GitHub Discussions
  4. Report issues - GitHub Issues

Contributing Tutorials

Have an idea for a tutorial? We'd love to include it!

  1. Check Contributing Guide
  2. Follow existing tutorial structure as a template
  3. Submit a pull request

Next Steps

After completing tutorials:

Happy Learning! 📚