Installation and Setup - acelot-inc/boltzmann GitHub Wiki

• requirements.txt
• app.py
• server.py
• boltzmann/config.py

Related topics: Architecture and Components, JSME Integration

This page details the steps to install and set up the Boltzmann project, focusing on key files for initial configuration and execution.

Ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.7+
• pip (Python package installer)
• Git (recommended for cloning the repository)

This guide covers the following files:

• requirements.txt: Specifies Python package dependencies.
• app.py: Main application entry point.
• server.py: Handles server setup and application launch.
• boltzmann/config.py: Contains configuration settings.

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   cd boltzmann

2. Install Dependencies:

   Use pip to install the required packages.

   pip install -r requirements.txt

   This command installs all libraries listed in requirements.txt.

3. Configuration:

   Modify settings in boltzmann/config.py. This includes database connection details, API keys, and other environment-specific settings.

   # boltzmann/config.py
   class Config:
       DEBUG = False
       # Add other configuration variables here
   
   class DevelopmentConfig(Config):
       DEBUG = True
       DATABASE_URI = 'sqlite:///:memory:'

4. Database Setup (If Applicable):

   If the application uses a database, configure the connection settings in boltzmann/config.py. Create the database and run any necessary migrations.

5. Run the Application:

   Execute server.py to start the application.

   python server.py

   This starts the Flask development server. Access the application via a web browser.

This file lists all Python packages required by the Boltzmann application. It ensures that all dependencies are installed using pip install -r requirements.txt.

app.py is the main entry point, initializing the Flask application and registering blueprints and extensions.

server.py sets up the server environment and starts the Flask application, importing the application instance from app.py.

boltzmann/config.py stores configuration settings, including database URIs, API keys, and debug flags. It often defines different classes for various environments (e.g., DevelopmentConfig, ProductionConfig).

The installation process lays the groundwork for the Boltzmann architecture. requirements.txt ensures all components are available. config.py dictates how application parts interact. app.py and server.py combine these to create a running application instance.

This diagram illustrates the startup sequence:

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant Server
    participant App as app.py
    participant Config as config.py

    User->>Server: Start Application
    activate Server
    Server->>App: Import Flask app
    activate App
    App->>Config: Load Configuration
    activate Config
    Config-->>App: Configuration Data
    deactivate Config
    App-->>Server: Flask app initialized
    deactivate App
    Server->>Server: Configure Routes, etc.
    Server->>Server: Start Server
    Server-->>User: Application Running
    deactivate Server

• Missing Dependencies: If import errors occur, ensure all dependencies in requirements.txt are installed.
• Configuration Errors: Verify settings in boltzmann/config.py for typos or incorrect values.
• Server Startup Issues: Check server configuration and port conflicts.

Sources: requirements.txt

Sources: app.py

Sources: server.py

Sources: boltzmann/config.py