June 2024
Advanced
12h 12m
English
Closed Captioning available in English, Spanish
Overview
In this 12 hr course, learn to build modern and secure REST APIs using Flask and Python. You'll cover everything from setting up data management with SQLAlchemy to deploying your applications with Docker, ensuring a comprehensive and practical learning experience.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Understand the fundamentals of REST API development using Python and Flask.
- Implement secure user authentication and enforce permissions via JWT tokens.
- Master database handling with SQLAlchemy, including migrations with Alembic.
- Perform deployment of REST API applications efficiently using Docker and Render.com.
- Utilize tools like rq and Mailgun to manage background tasks and send emails.
Course Instructor(s)
Jose Salvatierra Fuentes is an experienced software developer and instructor with a passion for teaching and empowering learners to master coding skills. With expertise in Python, Flask, and REST API development, Jose offers insightful and practical explanations, ensuring you gain industry-relevant knowledge.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for early-career developers aiming to specialize in backend development and REST APIs. Learners with foundational programming skills who want to expand their expertise in Python will benefit. Those looking to integrate Flask-based solutions into their projects or seeking to advance in REST API design will find invaluable resources in this course.
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