Introduction
Streamlit provides developers with an easy and intuitive way to build interactive web apps. One of the advanced features of Streamlit is the @st.fragment decorator, which helps modularize apps and improve performance.
In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the creation of an inventory management app with the following functionalities:
- Add items to an inventory.
- Display the current inventory.
- Delete specific items from the inventory.
- Avoid adding duplicate items.
Why Use @st.fragment?
The @st.fragment decorator in Streamlit allows developers to encapsulate specific functionalities, leading to modular and reusable code. When used effectively, it helps in reducing unnecessary re-runs and ensures the app remains responsive.
Full Code Example
Below is the complete code for the inventory management app:
import streamlit as st
# Initialize session state if not already set
if "inventory" not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.inventory = []
@st.fragment
def add_item_fragment():
"""
Fragment to add a new item to the inventory.
"""
st.subheader('Add an Item')
with st.form(key='add_item_form'):
item_name = st.text_input("Item Name", placeholder="Example: Chair")
item_quantity = st.number_input('Quantity', min_value=1, step=1, value=1)
submitted = st.form_submit_button("Add to Inventory")
if submitted:
if item_name.strip():
# Check for duplicates
if any(item['name'] == item_name.strip() for item in st.session_state.inventory):
st.error("This item already exists in the inventory.")
else:
st.session_state.inventory.append({"name": item_name.strip(), "quantity": item_quantity})
st.success(f"Item added: {item_name} ({item_quantity})")
st.rerun()
else:
st.error("Item name cannot be empty.")
@st.fragment
def display_inventory_fragment():
"""
Fragment to display the inventory items.
"""
st.subheader('Current Inventory')
if st.session_state.inventory:
for idx, item in enumerate(st.session_state.inventory):
st.write(f"{idx + 1}. **{item['name']}** : {item['quantity']}")
if st.button("Clear Inventory"):
st.session_state.inventory = []
st.success('Inventory cleared')
st.rerun()
else:
st.info('Your inventory is empty.')
@st.fragment
def delete_item_fragment():
"""
Fragment to delete an item from the inventory.
"""
st.subheader('Delete an Item')
if st.session_state.inventory:
item_to_delete = st.selectbox("Select an item to delete", [item['name'] for item in st.session_state.inventory])
if st.button("Delete Item"):
st.session_state.inventory = [item for item in st.session_state.inventory if item['name'] != item_to_delete]
st.success(f"Item deleted: {item_to_delete}")
st.rerun()
else:
st.warning('No items to delete.')
# Main interface
st.title("Inventory Management App")
# Use fragments
add_item_fragment()
display_inventory_fragment()
delete_item_fragment()
Explanation of the Code
1. Session State Initialization
We use st.session_state to store the inventory, ensuring persistence across user interactions. If the session state is empty, an empty inventory is initialized.
if "inventory" not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.inventory = []
2. Adding Items to Inventory
The add_item_fragment provides a form for users to input the name and quantity of an item. It includes validation to prevent adding items with empty names or duplicate entries. A success or error message is displayed based on the user's input.
if any(item['name'] == item_name.strip() for item in st.session_state.inventory):
st.error("This item already exists in the inventory.")
else:
st.session_state.inventory.append({"name": item_name.strip(), "quantity": item_quantity})
st.success(f"Item added: {item_name} ({item_quantity})")
st.rerun()
3. Displaying the Inventory
The display_inventory_fragment iterates over the inventory and lists all items with their quantities. A button is provided to clear the entire inventory.
if st.session_state.inventory:
for idx, item in enumerate(st.session_state.inventory):
st.write(f"{idx + 1}. **{item['name']}** : {item['quantity']}")
if st.button("Clear Inventory"):
st.session_state.inventory = []
st.success('Inventory cleared')
st.rerun()
4. Deleting Items from Inventory
The delete_item_fragment allows users to select an item by its name and delete it. After deletion, the inventory is updated and the app refreshes to reflect the changes.
if st.button("Delete Item"):
st.session_state.inventory = [item for item in st.session_state.inventory if item['name'] != item_to_delete]
st.success(f"Item deleted: {item_to_delete}")
st.rerun()
Key Features of This App
Avoid Duplicate Items: Items with the same name are not allowed.
Real-Time Updates: The app refreshes immediately after adding, deleting, or clearing items.
Modularity: Using@st.fragmentensures clean and reusable code structure.
Potential Improvements
Export and Import Functionality:
- Add options to export the inventory to a CSV or JSON file and re-import it.
Search Capability:
- Implement a search bar to filter items in the inventory.
Categories and Units:
- Allow users to categorize items or specify units (e.g., kilograms, pieces).
Conclusion
This inventory management app demonstrates the power of Streamlit's @st.fragment decorator for modular and efficient app development. By handling duplicate entries and providing real-time feedback, it offers a seamless user experience.
Feel free to customize this app further to suit your needs, and let us know in the comments how you plan to use Streamlit in your projects! 🚀
Happy coding! 🎉
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