database.py

# Create database collections here, and pass as parameter
import os

import pymongo

client = pymongo.MongoClient(os.getenv("MONGO_HOST", "localhost:27055"))
db = client.mydata
users = db.users  # creating/retrieving a collection for saving usernames and passwords
count_users = db.count_users  # creating/retrieving a collection for saving the amount of users we have
sessions = db.sessions  # Keep users logged in with cookies
user_profiles = db.profile_images  # creating/retrieving a collection for saving the user with their associated profile image
logged_in = db.logged_in_user
pong_db = db.pong_db
achievements = db.achievements  # Save the users with their achievements
historic_games = db.historic_games
messages = db.messages

def initialize():
    # Force this file to be run when the app is started
    # Import this file anywhere we need a db connection
    pass