In this lesson, we are going to explore how to create a basic API endpoint using Django and Django REST Framework (DRF). An API endpoint is a URL where your client applications can interact with your server-side resources. This is a crucial aspect of web development because it allows your application to communicate over the network.

The Django REST Framework makes it easier to build and manage APIs with Django. Let's get started by understanding the role of an API endpoint and why Django REST Framework is a powerful tool for this purpose.

Before we dive into the new content, let's quickly recap the initial setup we covered in the previous lesson:

1. Install Django and Django REST Framework.
2. Create a new Django project and a new app.
3. Configure the project settings to include the new app and DRF.
4. Set up the initial URL routing.

Now that we are all set up let's proceed to create a basic API endpoint.