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πŸ“„ **Advanced PDF Creator Application** built with Streamlit 🌐. Generate high-quality, customizable PDFs with rich text, tables, images, and more! πŸ–‹οΈ Real-time preview, πŸ”’ secure data handling, and a user-friendly interface 🎨. Perfect for business 🏒, education πŸ“š, and personal use πŸ§‘β€πŸ’».

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Advanced PDF Management Application

License: MIT Python Version Streamlit

πŸ“„ Overview

The Advanced PDF Creator Application is a powerful, user-friendly tool that allows users to create visually appealing and professional PDF documents. Developed using Python and Streamlit, this application offers a dynamic interface, rich content management features, and customization options, making it an ideal solution for businesses, educators, researchers, and personal use.


πŸ“‹ Table of Contents

  1. Features
  2. Technologies Used
  3. Architecture Overview
  4. Installation Guide
  5. User Guide
  6. Examples and Screenshots
  7. Testing and Quality Assurance
  8. Contribution Guidelines
  9. Roadmap
  10. License
  11. Contact
  12. Additional Resources

✨ Features

  • Multi-Language and Format Support: Generate documents in various languages and formats, catering to diverse user needs.
  • Dynamic Content Management: Easily integrate text, images, tables, and custom page layouts.
  • Auto Save and Draft Management: Protect work-in-progress with automatic saving and draft management features.
  • Real-Time Preview and Editing: Allow users to preview and edit documents before downloading.
  • Custom Themes and Templates: Speed up document creation with customizable themes and pre-designed templates.
  • Secure and Scalable Architecture: Ensure data security and integrity with robust encryption and architecture.
  • Advanced Editing Tools: Utilize text formatting, image manipulation, and table customization tools.
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile platforms, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.
  • Integration Ready: Supports integration with other platforms through REST APIs.

πŸ› οΈ Technologies Used

  • Python: Core programming language for backend logic.
  • Streamlit: Framework for creating the interactive web application.
  • FPDF: Library for generating PDF files.
  • Pillow (PIL): Library for image processing and manipulation.
  • CSS & HTML: Used for styling and structuring the web interface.
  • GitHub Actions: Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline.

πŸ—οΈ Architecture Overview

The Advanced PDF Creator Application follows a modular architecture pattern with clearly defined components:

  1. Frontend: Built using Streamlit, providing an interactive and intuitive user interface.
  2. Backend: Python-based backend that handles document generation, user input processing, and data management.
  3. Document Processing Engine: Powered by FPDF and Pillow libraries, managing the creation, manipulation, and formatting of PDFs.
  4. Security Layer: Implements JWT-based authentication and authorization to secure user data.

πŸš€ Getting Started

Follow these instructions to set up and run the project locally.

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8 or higher
  • pip package manager

πŸ“₯ Installation Guide

To set up the project locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/username/advanced-pdf-creator.git
    cd advanced-pdf-creator
  2. Create a Virtual Environment:

    python -m venv venv
    source venv/bin/activate
  3. Install Dependencies:

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  4. Run the Application::

    streamlit run app.py
  5. Access the Application:

    Open your browser and go to http://localhost:8501 to start using the app.

πŸ“– User Guide

Overview

This section provides a detailed guide on how to use the Advanced PDF Creator Application to generate high-quality PDFs.

Navigate to the PDF Creator Section:

  • The homepage presents an interactive dashboard with multiple sections.
  • Click on "Advanced PDF Creator Application" to begin.

Customize Your Document:

  • Add Text: Enter content directly into the text fields provided. Customize using bold, italics, font size, and colors.
  • Insert Images: Upload images in JPEG, PNG, or SVG formats. Adjust size and placement as needed.
  • Create Tables: Use the built-in table editor to add tables to your documents.

Preview and Edit:

  • Use the real-time preview pane to see changes as you make them.
  • Make adjustments to content, style, and layout until satisfied.

Save and Export:

  • Click on "Generate PDF" to create a downloadable PDF document.
  • PDFs are stored temporarily on the server; download promptly or save as a draft.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Examples and Screenshots

Main Interface

The main interface provides a clean and intuitive layout for creating and customizing PDFs. Users can easily navigate through different sections such as text input, image upload, and table creation.
View Main Interface Screenshot

Document Preview

The real-time document preview feature allows users to see their changes instantly. It provides an accurate representation of the final PDF, enabling users to fine-tune their content and layout before generating the final document.
View Document Preview Screenshot

PDF Download

Once the document is customized to the user's satisfaction, it can be downloaded in PDF format. The "Generate PDF" button creates a high-quality PDF file that is ready for sharing or printing.
View PDF Download Screenshot

Documentation Link

For more information about the API, including detailed endpoint descriptions, request/response formats, and example calls, refer to the API Documentation.

πŸ§ͺ Testing and Quality Assurance

Quality is paramount to the success of this project. To ensure a reliable and robust application, we've implemented comprehensive testing strategies that cover different aspects of the application's functionality:

  • Unit Tests:
    These tests cover the core functionality of the application to ensure that each component performs as expected under various conditions. We use PyTest to implement these tests, ensuring robustness and catching potential errors early.

  • Integration Tests:
    Integration tests verify the interaction between different components of the application. By simulating real-world scenarios, these tests help identify any potential integration issues between modules.

  • End-to-End Tests:
    End-to-end tests simulate user behavior to ensure a seamless user experience from start to finish. These tests are implemented using Selenium to automate and mimic user interactions with the application interface.

Run Tests

To run all tests, use the following command in your terminal:

pytest

🀝 Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions from the community to help enhance and improve this project! To get started, please follow these steps:

  1. Fork the Repository:
    Create your own copy of the repository by forking it.

  2. Create a New Branch:
    Use a descriptive name for your branch to clearly indicate the feature or fix you're working on (e.g., feature/add-new-template).

  3. Commit Changes:
    Make sure your commit messages are clear, concise, and provide context for the changes you've made.

  4. Push to Your Branch:
    Once your changes are committed, push them to your branch on GitHub.

  5. Open a Pull Request:
    When you're ready, open a pull request. Provide a detailed description of the changes you've made and explain why they are necessary.

Before you start contributing, please make sure to read our Code of Conduct and Contribution Guidelines to understand the project's expectations and standards.

πŸ›€οΈ Roadmap

Future Enhancements:

  • AI-Powered Document Analysis:
    Integrate artificial intelligence to provide users with content improvement suggestions and layout optimizations. This will enhance the user experience by making documents more effective and visually appealing.

  • Collaboration Features:
    Enable real-time collaboration for multiple users, allowing teams to work together seamlessly on document creation and editing, enhancing productivity and teamwork.

  • Advanced Templates and Themes:
    Develop a library of professionally designed templates and themes to offer users more design options. This will allow for quicker, more efficient document creation without compromising on quality.

  • Mobile App Version:
    Expand the application's functionality to iOS and Android devices, providing users with the flexibility to create and edit documents on the go, ensuring accessibility and convenience.

  • Integration with Cloud Storage:
    Allow users to save their documents directly to popular cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. This feature will enable better document management and sharing capabilities.

Stay tuned for updates and new features by watching the repository!

πŸ“œ License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For more details, please refer to the LICENSE file in the repository.

πŸ“§ Contact

For any questions, feedback, or collaboration opportunities, please feel free to reach out:

We value your feedback and are always open to collaboration!

πŸ“š Additional Resources

For further understanding and to leverage the full capabilities of the Advanced PDF Creator Application, refer to the following resources:

These resources will help you dive deeper into the technologies and libraries used in the project and aid in future development and customization.

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πŸ“„ **Advanced PDF Creator Application** built with Streamlit 🌐. Generate high-quality, customizable PDFs with rich text, tables, images, and more! πŸ–‹οΈ Real-time preview, πŸ”’ secure data handling, and a user-friendly interface 🎨. Perfect for business 🏒, education πŸ“š, and personal use πŸ§‘β€πŸ’».

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