Backend Architecture
Built with Flask framework using blueprints for modular design. Implements SQLAlchemy ORM for database operations with migration support via Alembic.
This web application works hand-in-hand with a chrome extension to provide the database, data visualisation, and editorial aspect of the workflow tool for information gathering and editing. Currently it is aimed at policy professionals but could easily be changed to serve any profession reliant on information gathering from the web. While the Chrome extension makes data collection seamless, this web application provides the microservices necessary to run it. Additionally, it provides a robust workspace for actions that need more attention, such as data visualisation, editorial workflow, etc. I am using this part of the project to set up unit tests using pytest for the different utility functions used by the API, such as notification, database executions, etc.
