import os
from datetime import datetime

# Define the database name and backup directory
db_name = "flask_db"

# Example: export BACKUP_DIR="/Users/<myname>/Codes/pyxr_db_backup"
backup_dir = os.getenv('BACKUP_DIR', '/default/backup/path')  # Use environment variable

# Create a timestamped backup file name
timestamp = datetime.now().strftime("%Y%m%d_%H%M%S")
backup_file = os.path.join(backup_dir, f"{db_name}_backup_{timestamp}.gz")

# Run the mongodump command to back up the database
os.system(f"mongodump --db {db_name} --archive={backup_file} --gzip")

print(f"Backup completed: {backup_file}")