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APIs Made Easy with Python and Flask

Software Engineering

4 courses

86 practices

11 hours

Unleash the power of Python APIs with Flask! Start by setting up your first server, move to creating dynamic endpoints and master HTTP methods. Effortlessly handle and validate data using Marshmallow, and finally secure your applications with JWT authentication. Let's boost your API building skills.

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API Integration, Design, & Development

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Authentication, Authorization, & Security

DEVELOPING

Data Management and Database Querying

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Server-Side Programming

Tools you'll use

Flask

Gunicorn

JWT

Python

Course 1

Introduction to Flask Basics

6 lessons

24 practices

Start your Flask journey. Learn to set up and run a Flask server, handle routing, and utilize GET requests in your application. This course kicks off your Flask proficiency.

Course 2

Mastering Flask HTTP Methods

5 lessons

22 practices

Begin to leverage HTTP methods in Flask using a mock database. Learn to manage GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests to interact with user data. This course will help you enhance your application's interaction capabilities with practical examples.

Course 3

Flask Data Modeling with Marshmallow

5 lessons

22 practices

Learn to simplify data handling and validation in Flask applications using Marshmallow. This course teaches how to model and validate data, ensuring robust and clean code in your Flask endpoints.

Course 4

Securing Flask Apps with JWT Authentication

4 lessons

18 practices

Boost your Flask skills with advanced session management techniques. Delve into protecting routes and utilizing JWT tokens in Flask, while leveraging Marshmallow for data validation and serialization. The course is designed to sharpen your advanced Flask skills by teaching you to authenticate users and secure endpoints.

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