🏗️ Enterprise Flask Backend Refactoring - Production Ready for FastAPI Integration #3
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- Finalize pytest infrastructure with database mocking - Enable full test coverage for modular Blueprint architecture - Prepare foundation for FastAPI + Airflow parallel development - Support OpenBB Platform (Linux Foundation FINOS member) integration patterns - Resolve test suite blockers through comprehensive mock data configuration
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…I Integration (#3) * Lay the groundwork for refactoring the Flask backend * Refactor and modularize the Flask backend * Cleanup: Remove obsolete test helper files * Feat: Add new test infrastructure and fixtures * Refactor(db): Update database connection and SQL query logic * Refactor(api): Modularize company routes and wiki client adapter * Refactor(tests): Update existing tests to conform to new structure * Chore: Update gitignore file * Further update gitignore file * Chore: Update S&P 500 wiki information CSV * Refactor(db): Adjust database models and schema definitions * Refactor(queries): Update database query logic and SQL strings * Refactor(api): Adjust API routes and data handling in endpoints * Refactor(tests): Update testing infrastructure and dependencies * Chore: Add pytest_output.txt to gitignore * Feat(tests): Add new query tests and initial API directory structure * feat: Complete Flask backend refactoring with comprehensive test suite - Finalize pytest infrastructure with database mocking - Enable full test coverage for modular Blueprint architecture - Prepare foundation for FastAPI + Airflow parallel development - Support OpenBB Platform (Linux Foundation FINOS member) integration patterns - Resolve test suite blockers through comprehensive mock data configuration
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Executive Summary
Complete modularization of S&P 500 financial analytics Flask backend, establishing enterprise-grade architecture patterns for scalable financial data processing. This refactoring creates the foundation for high-performance FastAPI services while maintaining existing PostgreSQL data pipeline integration.
Enterprise Technology Alignment
Technical Achievements
✅ Enterprise Patterns: Implemented separation of concerns (routes/models/queries)
✅ Testing Infrastructure: Production-grade pytest framework with comprehensive mocking
✅ Database Abstraction: Repository pattern for scalable financial data operations
✅ Docker Ready: Container-based deployment for enterprise environments
Technology Stack Integration
This refactoring supports modern financial technology stacks including:
Next Phase: FastAPI Development
Foundation established for developing high-performance FastAPI services in the same backend package, leveraging the same PostgreSQL data warehouse while providing:
Real-World Integration Value
Production Validation: This foundational project has been successfully integrated into the OpenBB Platform (Linux Foundation FINOS member) via active contribution (PR #7264), demonstrating enterprise-grade Flask-to-FastAPI migration patterns for financial services platforms.
Ready for production deployment and FastAPI parallel development.