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REST APIs with Flask and Python in 2024

Develop professional-grade REST APIs with expert instruction

Jose Salvatierra Fuentes

Created by Jose Salvatierra Fuentes

Explore how to build efficient REST APIs using Python and the Flask framework. You'll learn to manage data with SQLAlchemy, secure your endpoints with JWT authentication, and deploy your applications using Docker and Render.com. Gain practical skills that help you create robust, production-ready APIs.

Packt | Aug 2017 | 733 min

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LevelIntermediate
CategoriesWeb & Application Development, API Development Tools, Frameworks and Best Practices, Flask

What You Will Learn

You will work through hands-on coding exercises and real-world projects that guide you from setting up your development environment to deploying your API. Each step focuses on practical implementation, so you can immediately apply what you learn. By the end, you will have built, tested, and deployed a complete REST API.

Key Features

  • Create REST APIs using Flask and Python for real-world applications
  • Manage and secure data with SQLAlchemy and JWT authentication
  • Deploy APIs with Docker and Render.com for production environments

Target Audience

Ideal for developers with basic programming experience who want to master REST API development using Flask and Python. If you are looking to add server-side capabilities to your web or mobile apps or expand your backend development skills, this course is a great fit. A Python refresher is included, but some prior coding knowledge is recommended.

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