Introduction to FastAPI Building APIs with Python

Description

In this episode, we dive into FastAPI, a Python library that simplifies and speeds up API development. We start with an overview of web APIs and REST APIs, followed by a detailed look at CRUD operations—Create, Read, Update, and Delete. Learn how to create different endpoints, send data using GET and POST requests, and utilize path and query parameters. We also explore interactive documentation using Swagger UI. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of FastAPI and enhance their API development skills. Code video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hheq0d0NRj8 00:00 Introduction to FastAPI 00:37 Understanding Web APIs 03:03 CRUD Operations Explained 04:00 Building a FastAPI Application 08:54 Query Parameters in FastAPI 10:34 Interactive API Documentation with Swagger UI 11:15 Conclusion and Next Steps