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Building a Simple File Upload and Download REST API with Flask

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Most modern web applications support uploading and downloading files. Whether you're updating your profile picture, uploading documents, or downloading reports, handling files is a must-have feature. In this article,  we’ll explore how to build a File Upload and Download API using Python and Flask , a lightweight web framework that's perfect for beginners and small projects. Step 1: Set Up Your Project Environment Before writing any code, make sure Flask is installed on your system. pip install flask Create a new file named app.py . This will be your main application file. Step 2: Create a Basic Flask App Structure Let’s start with the foundational setup of a Flask app. from flask import Flask, request, send_from_directory # Import necessary Flask modules import os # Import os for file system operations app = Flask(__name__) # Initialize the Flask app # Define a folder where uploaded files will be stored UPLOAD_FOLDER = 'uploads' # Create the uploads d...

The Church as the Expression of the Triune God

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Scripture reveals that God eternally exists as three distinct Persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, united in essence, will, and purpose (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14). This mystery of the Trinity is not merely abstract theology; it forms the pattern for both human identity and the design of the Church. Humanity: A Reflection of the Triune God Just as God is Triune, man was created with a triune structure, spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). This does not mean man is three persons, but that he is patterned to function in harmony, as God does. In the Trinity: The Father initiates and wills. The Son obeys and fulfills. The Holy Spirit manifests and applies. In man: The spirit receives and discerns divine will. The soul (mind, emotion, will) processes and responds. The body carries out what has been revealed and embraced. When man lives in alignment with this order, he becomes a living mirror of...