import requests
import time

def test_flask_server():
    """Test if the Flask server is accessible at http://127.0.0.1:5000"""
    url = "http://127.0.0.1:5000"
    
    print(f"Testing connection to Flask server at {url}")
    
    for i in range(3):
        try:
            response = requests.get(url, timeout=5)
            print(f"SUCCESS! Status code: {response.status_code}")
            return True
        except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
            print(f"Attempt {i+1} failed: {e}")
            if i < 2:
                print("Waiting 2 seconds and trying again...")
                time.sleep(2)
    
    print("Failed to connect to the Flask server after 3 attempts")
    return False

if __name__ == "__main__":
    test_flask_server()