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FastAPI Masterclass

Build secure, database-driven Python APIs through a practical backend project

Boris Paskhaver

Created by Boris Paskhaver

Explore the essentials of building robust Python APIs by working through a practical FastAPI backend project. You will move from setting up routes and validating data to integrating databases, managing authentication, and securing endpoints. By the end, you will be ready to create secure, maintainable APIs with confidence.

Packt | Sep 2026 | 1529 min

What You Will Learn

You will start by mastering HTTP and routing basics, then gradually add features like database integration, authentication, and testing. Each section builds on the last as you develop a rent-a-room API, reinforcing concepts through hands-on demonstrations and real-world scenarios.

Key Features

  • Design and implement secure API endpoints using FastAPI and modern Python libraries
  • Integrate databases and manage migrations for persistent, reliable data storage
  • Apply authentication, authorization, and testing to protect and validate your backend

Target Audience

This course is ideal for intermediate Python developers who know the basics of functions, classes, and working in a terminal. It is also a great fit for those with experience in Django or Flask who want to expand their skills to FastAPI, modern API design, and backend security. No prior backend experience is required.

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