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Web App Development Made Simple with Streamlit

By : Rosario Moscato
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Web App Development Made Simple with Streamlit

By: Rosario Moscato

Overview of this book

This book is a comprehensive guide to the Streamlit open-source Python library and simplifying the process of creating web applications. Through hands-on guidance and realistic examples, you’ll progress from crafting simple to sophisticated web applications from scratch. This book covers everything from understanding Streamlit's central principles, modules, basic features, and widgets to advanced skills such as dealing with databases, hashes, sessions, and multipages. Starting with fundamental concepts like operation systems virtualization, IDEs, development environments, widgets, scripting, and the anatomy of web apps, the initial chapters set the groundwork. You’ll then apply this knowledge to develop some real web apps, gradually advancing to more complex apps, incorporating features like natural language processing (NLP), computer vision, dashboards with interactive charts, file uploading, and much more. The book concludes by delving into the implementation of advanced skills and deployment techniques. By the end of this book, you’ll have transformed into a proficient developer, equipped with advanced skills for handling databases, implementing secure login processes, managing session states, creating multipage applications, and seamlessly deploying them on the cloud.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
Free Chapter
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Part 1: Getting Started with Streamlit
5
Part 2: Building a Basic Web App for Essential Streamlit Skills
10
Part 3: Developing Advanced Skills with a Covid-19 Detection Tool
15
Part 4: Advanced Techniques for Secure and Customizable Web Applications

What this book covers

Chapter 1, Getting to Know Streamlit – A Brief Overview, introduces Streamlit’s role in web app development. The chapter offers an overview of Streamlit’s user-friendly features and capabilities, as well as insight into rapid development with Streamlit.

Chapter 2, Setting Up the Python Coding Environment, includes a step-by-step guide for Python environment setup. The chapter includes tips for efficient Streamlit integration and focuses on creating a streamlined development workflow.

Chapter 3, Exploring Streamlit’s Features and Functionality, explores Streamlit’s functionalities in detail. Practical examples showcasing its versatility are included. The chapter also offers insights into Streamlit’s unique feature set.

Chapter 4, Streamlit Essentials – Configuring the Environment, Managing Packages, and More, describes key techniques for Streamlit environment configuration as well as best practices for efficient package management. Tips for optimizing the Streamlit setup are included.

Chapter 5, Organizing and Displaying Content with Columns, Expanders, and NLP Techniques, explores strategies for content organization using Streamlit’s tools. The chapter introduces natural language processing (NLP) techniques for enhanced content management and describes methods for effective data presentation.

Chapter 6, Implementing NLP Techniques for Text Analysis and Processing in Streamlit, teaches you how to apply NLP for text analysis within Streamlit. A step-by-step guide for NLP integration and case studies showcasing NLP in web app development are included.

Chapter 7, Sharing and Deploying Your Apps on the Cloud Using Streamlit Share, describes instructions for cloud deployment using Streamlit Share. Tips for making apps accessible globally are included. The chapter also offers insights into cloud-based app sharing.

Chapter 8, Advanced Environment Setup and Package Management for Building an AI-Powered Web App, teaches you advanced setup techniques for AI-driven web apps. Package management for AI integration and strategies for setting up an efficient AI web app environment are explained in detail.

Chapter 9, Optimizing Streamlit Web App UX with Customization and UI Features, explains how to enhance user experience through Streamlit customization. The chapter also explores UI features for functional aesthetics. Techniques for UI-driven app optimization are described.

Chapter 10, Utilizing Pretrained Models to Create Specialized and Personalized Web Applications, delves into the integration of pretrained models in web apps. The chapter explains how to create specialized, user-centric applications. Personalization strategies using AI models are described.

Chapter 11, Deploying and Managing Complex Libraries on Streamlit Share, explores techniques for deploying complex libraries on Streamlit Share. Strategies for managing robust app performance and complex library integration are included.

Chapter 12, Smart File Uploading – Advanced Techniques for Professional Web Applications, explains advanced file uploading methods for professionalism. The chapter teaches you how to streamline file uploads for user ease and enhance web apps with efficient file management.

Chapter 13, Creating a Secure Login and Signup Process for Web Applications, shows you how to design secure authentication processes, ensure user data protection, and implement robust login/signup systems in web apps.

Chapter 14, Customizing Pages, Personalizing Themes, and Implementing Multi-Pages, describes techniques for unique page customization. The chapter teaches you how to personalize themes for brand identity and utilize multi-page layouts for complex apps.

Chapter 15, Enhancing Web Apps with Forms, Session State, and Customizable Subdomains, teaches you how to utilize forms and session states for dynamic content. The chapter also describes how to implement customizable subdomains for branding. Strategies for enhancing web apps with advanced features are explored.

Chapter 16, Takeaways and Conclusion, summarizes the book’s essential insights and what you have learned, reflecting on Streamlit’s impact on web app development and offering concluding thoughts on future trends.