Company
Date Published
Author
Jose Oliveros
Word count
1239
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This tutorial demonstrates how to implement an employee directory using Flask and Twilio. The application allows users to query for employee information by sending an SMS with their name to a designated Twilio number. The system handles three possible scenarios: single partial match, multiple partial matches, and no match. When a user receives a response from the system, they can reply with a number that references one of the suggestions, allowing them to narrow down their search results. The application uses Twilio Cookies and Flask Sessions to store search suggestions, enabling users to continue searching without entering the query again. By following this tutorial, developers can create an efficient and user-friendly employee directory solution using Python and Twilio.