Update app.py

app.py

@@ -157,6 +157,15 @@ def filter_by_fields(selected_country, selected_city, selected_language):
     html += "</table>"
     return html
 
+# Get the list of unique countries from existing data
+def get_country_choices():
+    with open(DATA_FILE, "r") as f:
+        data = json.load(f)
+    df = pd.DataFrame(data)
+    # Get unique countries, ensuring there are no duplicates or empty values
+    country_choices = sorted(df["Country"].dropna().unique())
+    return country_choices
+
 # Function to update the dropdown choices
 def update_dropdown_choices():
     with open(DATA_FILE, "r") as f:
@@ -189,7 +198,7 @@ with gr.Blocks() as demo:
             name = gr.Text(label="Name")
             discord = gr.Text(label="👤 Discord Username *")
             city = gr.Text(label="📍 City *")
-            country = gr.Text(label="🌍 Country *")
+            country = gr.Dropdown(label="🌍 Country *", choices=get_country_choices(), value="All")  # Dropdown for Country
             address = gr.Text(label="Address (optional)")
             looking = gr.Radio(["Yes", "No"], label="🔍 Looking for a team?")
             onlinecheck = gr.Radio(["Participate Online", "Join a Local Hackathon"], label="🚀 I will...")