August 2019
Intermediate
12h 30m
English
Overview
In this 12 hr course, you will master advanced REST API development with Flask and Python. You'll get hands-on experience with integrating features like image uploads, payment processing, and user authentication. This course provides practical guidance and workflows to create scalable and secure REST APIs.
What I will be able to do after this course
- Learn to serialize and deserialize data using Marshmallow in Python.
- Understand how to implement user authentication and confirmation using Flask.
- Gain the ability to integrate online payment processing with Stripe into your APIs.
- Master database migrations and how to efficiently manage your data schema.
- Be confident in refactoring codebases for cleaner, more maintainable REST APIs.
Course Instructor(s)
Your instructor, Jose Salvatierra Fuentes, brings years of experience as a software developer particularly focused on backend development with Python. He has taught programming to thousands of students worldwide through hands-on courses and is known for his clear explanations and practical insights. Jose's teaching approach focuses on providing actionable knowledge you can immediately apply to your projects.
Who is it for?
This course is ideal for software developers who are familiar with REST API concepts and want to advance their skills by mastering Python and Flask. Whether you're a backend developer expanding your expertise or seeking to learn advanced functionality for better APIs, this course is tailored for you. It is also well-suited for advanced programmers transitioning to Python who want to get up to speed on its potential for web and REST API development.
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