CLI Tools python Intermediate

PDF Report Generator with ReportLab

Generate a styled PDF report from structured data using ReportLab.

python
from reportlab.lib.pagesizes import A4
from reportlab.pdfgen import canvas

def generate_report(filename: str, rows: list[dict]):
    c = canvas.Canvas(filename, pagesize=A4)
    width, height = A4
    c.setFont("Helvetica-Bold", 16)
    c.drawString(50, height - 50, "NexDevTeam — Module Report")
    c.setFont("Helvetica", 11)
    y = height - 90
    for row in rows:
        c.drawString(50, y, f"{row['title']} — {row['category']}")
        y -= 20
        if y < 50:
            c.showPage()
            y = height - 50
    c.save()

generate_report("report.pdf", modules)

Prerequisites

  • reportlab >= 4

Pro Tips

  • → Use platypus.SimpleDocTemplate for complex multi-column layouts.

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Module Info

Language
python
Level
Intermediate
Read time
4 min
Published
Jun 2026
License
Commercial License

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