Pounds to Kilograms Converter Service

Overview

This Python Flask microservice provides an API endpoint for converting weights from pounds to kilograms. It's a simple and lightweight service designed for ease of use and integration into larger systems or for educational purposes.

Features

• Conversion Endpoint: A POST endpoint accepting weight in pounds and returning the equivalent weight in kilograms.
• CORS Enabled: Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) is enabled, allowing the service to be accessed from different domains.

Requirements

• Python 3.x
• Flask
• Flask-CORS

Installation

First, clone the repository or download the source code. Then, install the required dependencies:

pip install Flask flask-cors

Running the Service

To run the service, execute the following command:

python app.py

The service will start on localhost at port 5000.

Usage

Send a POST request to the /convert endpoint with a JSON payload containing the weight in pounds. For example:

curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json"
-d '{"pounds": 150}'
http://localhost:5000/convert

The service will return a JSON response containing the weight in kilograms:

{
  "kilograms": 68.0388555
}