Deleting rows from database with python flask?

Question

I am using a flask framework, and can\'t seem to delete rows from the database. The code below gives a 405 error: \"The method is not allowed for the requested URL.\" Any id

Answer 1

Clicking delete will issue a GET request, and your delete_entry method only responds to POST.

You need to either 1. replace the link with a form & submit button or 2. have the link submit a hidden form with JavaScript.

Here's how to do 1:

    
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        form.submit();
    });
});

...

Delete

One thing you should not do is make your delete_entry method respond to GET. GETs are meant to be idempotent (are safe to run repeatedly and don't perform destructive actions). Here's a question with some more details.