A Simple Note-Taking Web App

An easy-to-use and deployable web application built with Flask. This app allows users to take notes, organize them with tags, and securely access them from any device.

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🚀 Features

✅ User Authentication - Register and log in securely to access your notes from anywhere.
✅ Create & Manage Notes - Add, edit, and delete notes effortlessly.
✅ Search & Filter Notes - Quickly find notes using keywords or tags.
✅ Tagging System - Categorize notes with custom tags for better organization.
✅ Data Security - Securely store your notes using best practices.
✅ Cross-Device Access - Access your notes from any device with an internet connection.
✅ Simple & Lightweight - Built with Flask, SQLite, Jinja, and Docker for a smooth and efficient experience.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Flask - Python-based web framework for handling backend logic.
• HTML & CSS - Frontend structure and styling.
• Jinja - Templating engine for dynamic content.
• Caddy Web Server - Secure and easy-to-configure web server.
• SQLite - Lightweight database for storing notes.
• Docker - Containerization for easy deployment and scalability.

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📌 Installation & Setup

Follow these steps to set up the app on your local machine:

1️⃣ Prerequisites

• Install Docker

2️⃣ Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/powerfist01/NoteApp.git
cd NoteApp

3️⃣ Set Up Environment Variables

Duplicate the .env.example file and rename it to .env:

cp .env.example .env

Fill in the necessary values inside the .env file.

4️⃣ Run the Application with Docker

docker compose up --build

The app will now be running on http://localhost:4000 🚀

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📖 How to Use

1. Sign Up/Login - Create an account to access your notes securely.
2. Create a Note - Click on "New Note" and start writing.
3. Organize with Tags - Add relevant tags to your notes.
4. Search Notes - Use keywords or tags to find notes quickly.
5. Edit/Delete Notes - Modify or remove notes as needed.

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🔒 Security & Data Protection

• Uses hashed passwords for secure authentication.
• Data stored securely in SQLite.
• HTTPS support via Caddy Web Server.

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📢 Contributing

Want to improve this app? Follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature-xyz)
3. Make changes and commit (git commit -m 'Added XYZ feature')
4. Push the branch (git push origin feature-xyz)
5. Open a Pull Request 🚀

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📄 License

This project is open-source under the MIT License.

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❤️ Built with Love

Made by Sujeet. Contributions are welcome! 😊