FastAPI is a web framework for building APIs with Python. It leverages standard Python type hints to provide automatic validation, serialization, and interactive documentation. When you’re deciding between Python web frameworks, FastAPI stands out for its speed, developer experience, and built-in features that reduce boilerplate code for API development:
| Use Case | Pick FastAPI | Pick Flask or Django |
|---|---|---|
| You want to build an API-driven web app | ✅ | — |
| You need a full-stack web framework | — | ✅ |
| You value automatic API documentation | ✅ | — |
Whether you’re building a minimal REST API or a complex backend service, understanding core features of FastAPI will help you make an informed decision about adopting it for your projects. To get the most from this video course, you’ll benefit from having basic knowledge of Python functions, HTTP concepts, and JSON handling.
What’s Included:
- 10 Lessons
- Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
- 2 Downloadable Resources
- Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
- Interactive Quiz to Check Your Progress
- Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
- Certificate of Completion
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