This course offers a detailed exploration of FastAPI, a cutting-edge Python framework for API development. The course starts with basic API and REST principles, quickly advancing to practical application for a thorough understanding of both theory and practice.
The curriculum progresses logically, starting with the basics of FastAPI, including app setup, API routing, linting, and formatting. Participants will create a social media API, manage post and comments, and learn code organization with APIRouter, followed by practical testing experience using pytest.
A significant portion of the course focuses on asynchronous databases, vital for scalable application development. It covers database setup, connection, and integration within FastAPI. The course also delves into Python logging techniques, crucial for debugging and monitoring FastAPI applications. It also covers user authentication, an essential element in modern web apps. It includes practical training on JWTs, password hashing, authentication management, and database user relationships, alongside addressing many-to-many database relationships and user email confirmation strategies.
In later stages, the course addresses advanced topics like file uploads, background image generation tasks, and deployment methodologies, including continuous integration with GitHub Actions.
Build and structure a FastAPI application
Implement and test RESTful APIs with FastAPI
Manage asynchronous database operations
Configure and utilize Python logging in FastAPI
Secure applications with user authentication and JWTs
Handle complex database relationships
Deploy FastAPI applications and manage them effectively
Prior programming experience in any language is recommended; beginners should consider a basic Python course first, as all required software is provided for free.