SimpleClock 🕒

A simple, modern, and responsive web-based Python clock using Flask.

Features ✨

• Real-time Updates: The clock updates every second to show the current time.
• Timezone Selection: Users can choose their desired timezone from a dropdown menu.
• Modern Design: A clean and appealing user interface with responsive design for mobile and desktop.
• Interactive Buttons: Buttons for user engagement to support the creator or get hosting information.

Technologies Used 💻

• Python: The backend is powered by Flask, a lightweight web framework.
• HTML/CSS: For the frontend, utilizing modern CSS for styling.
• JavaScript: For real-time clock updates and user interaction.

Getting Started 🚀

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Flask

Installation

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/driveloader/FlaskSimpleClock.git
   cd FlaskSimpleClock

2. Install the required packages from requirements.txt:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the application:

   python app.py

4. Open your web browser and go to http://127.0.0.1:5000 to view the clock.

Host It Yourself (HIY) 🌐

If you'd like to host the clock application on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository and Install Requirements: Follow the steps in the Installation section above to clone the repository and install the necessary packages.

2. Run the Flask Application: Use the following command to start the application:

   python app.py

3. Access the Clock: Open your web browser and navigate to http://127.0.0.1:5000. Your clock will be live and accessible from your local network.

4. Optional - Make It Accessible Externally: If you want to allow others to access your clock from outside your local network, you will need to set up port forwarding on your router:

   • Log into your router settings.
   • Forward the port (default is 5000) to your local machine's IP address.
   • Use services like ngrok to tunnel your localhost to the internet temporarily.

Usage 🛠️

You can choose your timezone from the dropdown menu, and the clock will display the current time accordingly. The interface is designed to be user-friendly and responsive on both desktop and mobile devices.

Contributing 🤝

If you would like to contribute to this project, feel free to open issues or submit pull requests.

License 📜

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.