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A detailed guide explaining why Jinja2 might not render your templates correctly and how to fix them. Perfect for beginners trying to fill data in HTML templates using Python!
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Why Your Jinja2 Templates Are Not Rendering

Using Jinja2 to create HTML documents from templates can sometimes lead to frustrating issues, especially when it looks like the data isn't being filled in correctly. One common problem that arises is when the template variables return empty values instead of the expected ones. This guide will explore this issue in-depth and provide you with easy solutions.

The Problem

Let's set the stage. You have a simple HTML template that uses Jinja2 syntax to fill in values, specifically a document_number. Despite passing a dictionary with this value to the template, the rendered output shows an empty line instead of the expected number.

Here's a snippet of the template code:

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After rendering the template with the code below, you end up with an empty document_number.

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Common Causes

Incorrect Data Access: When passing the dictionary to the template as json_data, the Jinja2 context only recognizes json_data as a variable rather than the individual keys within it.

Template Context: If the template attempts to access a key without the correct context, it won't be able to find it, resulting in an empty output.

Now, let’s dive into the solutions.

The Solution

There are a couple of ways you can resolve this issue.

Option 1: Accessing Dictionary Keys

As mentioned, when you render your template with the dictionary like this:

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You're passing the entire dictionary as json_data. To access individual items such as document_number, modify your template accordingly:

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Option 2: Pass Data Directly

Alternatively, you can pass the individual values directly as keyword arguments. This makes accessing your variables straightforward. Change your render method to the following:

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In this case, your template will be simplified to access document_number directly:

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No need to reference json_data anymore, making your template cleaner and more efficient.

Conclusion

Jinja2 is a powerful template engine, but it requires a good understanding of how to work with context and data structures. By either accessing your data through the dictionary or passing values directly, you can ensure your templates render correctly.

Whether you are just starting or looking to refine your templating techniques, following these guidelines will save you time and frustration in the future.

Now, go ahead and fill in those templates confidently!