Building REST APIs with FastAPI using Python | Hands-On: Build secure, database-backed APIs and deploy practical Python services

Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies

$199.99

Video Aug 2026 2hrs 50mins 1st Edition

Yogesh Raheja, Thinknyx Technologies

$199.99

Video Aug 2026 2hrs 50mins 1st Edition

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Key benefits

A complete FastAPI pathway from REST fundamentals to secure, deployable Python API services
Real-world relevance through an AI resume parser and a secure authentication API project build
Step-by-step demonstrations covering validation, databases, security, testing, and deployment

Description

APIs connect modern web, mobile, data, and AI applications, making reliable backend development an essential skill. FastAPI offers a modern Python framework for creating efficient REST services with clear validation, interactive documentation, and maintainable structure. The learning path begins with API concepts, REST principles, HTTP methods, and environment setup. It then progresses through path and query parameters, request bodies, Pydantic models, response models, status codes, error handling, and CRUD endpoints. Database work introduces SQLite, PostgreSQL, and SQLAlchemy, while security topics cover bcrypt password hashing, JWT tokens, protected routes, cookies, and sessions. Demonstrations also connect external AI services through an AI resume parser. Practical projects turn these concepts into working applications. You will create an AI-powered parser, build a secure user authentication API, connect persistent data, test endpoints, and prepare a FastAPI application for deployment on modern cloud platforms. By the end of this course, you will be able to build, secure, test, and deploy practical REST APIs for real-world applications.

Who is this book for?

Ideal for beginners seeking a structured introduction to API development, Python developers moving into backend work, students who prefer demonstration-led learning, and full-stack developers strengthening server-side skills. Basic Python familiarity is helpful, but prior API development experience is not required. Learners should be comfortable using a code editor and terminal.