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Python Flask Basics Character Builder Flash a Message

flash() a message in the fishy() view before the return. The message can have any content you want.

IF L ADD THE FLASH MESSAGE TASK ONE WILL NO LONGER BE PASSING. CAN SOMEONE ADD ME THE FLASH MESSAGE

flask_app.py
from flask import Flask, flash, redirect, render_template, \
     request, url_for

app = Flask(__name__)
app.secret_key = "jfie838jFJDFIJDL|{#"


@app.route('/')
def index():
    return render_template("index.html")

@app.route('/fishy')
def fishy():
    return redirect(url_for('index'))

2 Answers

Seth Reece
Seth Reece
32,867 Points

Hi Taurayi,

You just need to add flash("something") to fishy. e.g.

@app.route('/fishy')
def fishy():
    flash("Howdy Partner")
    return redirect(url_for('index'))

Done l have completed it shortly after l posted this. Thank