> Source URL: /unit-3/project-paths/thu-h/thu-h-2026-04-23.guide # Thu's Project Guide **Project:** OPT Pal — H-1B Employer Data Hub **Category:** Web App (Flask) + Data Science **Last updated:** April 23 --- > Note: This guide reflects the latest state of your project repo. It may not match the most up-to-date version if you've worked since. In class today we lined up two polish items before Checkpoint 3: a proper landing page at `/` and turning the state quiz step into checkboxes showing only states that actually appear in the data. --- ## Phase 1: Landing page at `/` ### Objective Replace the redirect-to-quiz with a real home page that explains what OPT Pal is, has a CTA (Call To Action) button to start the quiz, and shows credits in a footer on every page. ### Instructions - [ ] In `app.py`, change the `/` route to render `home.html` instead of redirecting - [ ] Create `templates/home.html` with a title, a one-paragraph "What this is about" blurb, and a CTA button that links to `/quiz?step=1` - [ ] In `templates/base.html`, add a `