Build REST APIs with Python Training in Thimphu, Bhutan

This course provides hands-on training in building robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Python. Participants will learn the fundamentals of REST architecture, how to use popular Python frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI, and how to implement essential features like CRUD operations, authentication, error handling, and deployment. The course also emphasizes best practices, security, testing, and documentation.

REST API Fundamentals & Flask Basics

• What is REST?

• HTTP verbs and status codes

• Introduction to Flask

• Routing and creating simple API endpoints

• JSON requests and responses

CRUD Operations and Data Persistenc 

• SQLite and SQLAlchemy ORM basics

• POST, GET, PUT, DELETE operations

• Handling query parameters and path variables

• Structuring Flask projects with Blueprints

FastAPI Introduction & Input Validation 

• FastAPI overview and async support

• Request body validation using Pydantic

• Built-in Swagger/OpenAPI support

• Error handling and status code management

API Authentication & Testin 

• Introduction to JWT-based authentication

• Protecting routes and managing user roles

• API testing with Postman and Pytest

• Versioning and CORS configuration

Documentation, Best Practices & Deployment 

• Writing interactive API documentation (Swagger UI)

• Logging, rate limiting, and security best practices

• Dockerizing the API

• Deployment options

Hands-on Exercises

Summary and Conclusion