Project: Building a Production-Ready CLI Tool

Learning Objectives: In this capstone project, you'll apply everything you've learned by building a complete CLI application with async operations, proper testing, type hints, design patterns, and professional packaging.

Project Overview: TaskFlow

We'll build TaskFlow, a task management CLI tool that demonstrates all the advanced Python concepts from this course.

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Features to Implement

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Part 1: Core Models

Task Data Model

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Task Repository (Generator Pattern)

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Part 2: Async Storage

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Context Manager for Storage

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Part 3: Plugin System

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Exporter Plugin Architecture

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Part 4: CLI Interface

Click Commands with Rich Output

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Part 5: Testing

Comprehensive Test Suite

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Part 6: Complete Package

Final pyproject.toml

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README.md

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Summary: Concepts Applied

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Key Takeaways

LessonApplied In Project
DecoratorsPlugin registration, CLI commands
GeneratorsLazy task filtering, iteration
Context ManagersAsync storage with auto-save
Type HintsFull type annotations, Protocol
MetaclassesPlugin auto-discovery (optional)
Threading/AsyncNon-blocking file I/O
Testingpytest fixtures, async tests
Design PatternsFactory, Strategy, Repository
Packagingpyproject.toml, entry points

Your Challenge

Now it's your turn! Extend TaskFlow with:

  1. SQLite backend - Add database storage option
  2. Due date reminders - Notification system (Observer pattern)
  3. Task dependencies - Block tasks until prereqs done
  4. Time tracking - Track time spent on tasks
  5. Sync to cloud - Add cloud storage plugin

Congratulations on completing Python Advanced! You're now equipped to build professional-grade Python applications.