Python Flask- Not able to retrieve my templates

Question

I know a similar question has been asked before but the answers were not able to help me. I am following this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwy8gtgJ1A but i am unable to retrieve the template 'home.html' as I get the error
jinja2.exceptions.TemplateNotFound: home.html
I have ensured I have the right directory. As inside the folders I have my program (App.py) as well as a folder called 'Templates' and inside that I have my 'home.html' I have tried changing the capital letters. Recreating the folder. Tried following the tutorial again but no luck what so ever. I would be really happy if you could help me.
If you have any questions then feel free to hit me up:
p.s my code is :

from flask import Flask, render_template
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/')
def index():
    return render_template('home.html')


if __name__=='__main__':
    app.run()

My dictionary is like this:

Program/
  app.py<br>
  Templates/
     home.html

What does your directory structure look like? Also, is templates spelled exactly like `Templates` with the capital letter? Your problem may be that jinja is case sensitive with the directory name. — mustachioed, Feb 22 '18 at 19:59
@MustacheMoses I have added the directory. I tried the capital letter change. No luck. Tried removing the 's' off templates. No luck. — Reuben Watt, Feb 22 '18 at 20:08
I've tested with a capital letter on my Windows machine and all works well when I run `app.py`. What operating system are you using? — mustachioed, Feb 22 '18 at 20:11
I am using windows. I am so confused as to why it is not working. What python are you using? I am using 3.6.3 — Reuben Watt, Feb 22 '18 at 20:14
I am using 3.6.3 as well. What version of flask do you have installed? — mustachioed, Feb 22 '18 at 20:20
Can you please add `app.debug = True` to your file? Give me the error message if any to your file. — mustachioed, Feb 22 '18 at 20:25

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 22 '18 at 20:34

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from flask import Flask, render_template
app = Flask(__name__, template_folder='./Templates')

@app.route('/')
def index():
    return render_template('home.html')


if __name__=='__main__':
    app.run()

You can force Flask to look for templates from the Templates folder by passing the directory as a parameter when you create the app

answered Feb 22 '18 at 20:34

PuppyHeadedNinja

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Does not work. So strange – Reuben Watt Feb 22 '18 at 20:37
I was hoping this would work. :/ @ReubenWatt try replacing `'./Templates` with `'.\\Templates'`. – mustachioed Feb 22 '18 at 20:40
Nope. This is really frustrating – Reuben Watt Feb 22 '18 at 20:45
It all works now. Thanks for both for your help :) – Reuben Watt Feb 22 '18 at 20:49

Python Flask- Not able to retrieve my templates

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