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In this video, we walk through a complete Backend Development Masterclass focused on managing server-side logic, building powerful APIs, and designing secure, scalable systems using Python and FastAPI. This bootcamp-style session is structured step-by-step, making it ideal for beginners who want to become confident backend developers. Before getting started, we cover the prerequisites — including basic Python knowledge, familiarity with the command line, and optional Git basics — so you’re set up for success from the beginning. We kick things off with HTTP fundamentals, where you’ll understand how the web actually works. You’ll learn about request/response cycles, HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, and how status codes and headers shape communication between client and server. Next, we introduce FastAPI, a modern and high-performance Python framework for building APIs. You’ll learn how to: Set up your FastAPI project Create your first API endpoint Work with path and query parameters Validate request data using Pydantic As we progress, we dive into advanced backend concepts, including: Structuring routes and organizing your code Using dependency injection for cleaner architecture Implementing middleware Handling errors and custom exceptions We then move into data persistence, where you’ll learn how to connect your backend to a database. This includes: Working with SQLite Using SQLAlchemy ORM Performing CRUD operations Managing database migrations Security is a core part of this masterclass. You’ll explore: Authentication fundamentals JWT-based authentication Password hashing techniques API key management and rate limiting We also cover external API integration, teaching you how to: Make HTTP requests using httpx Work with third-party services Handle failures and retries Understand polling vs webhooks Testing and best practices are essential for production-ready apps, so you’ll learn: Unit testing with pytest API testing strategies Project structure and clean code practices Managing environment variables and configuration This course is designed with a hands-on learning approach. It includes: Clear explanations of concepts Working code examples Exercises with solutions Mini-projects to reinforce learning By the end of this masterclass, you’ll have the skills to: Build and structure backend applications Design and develop scalable APIs Secure your backend systems Integrate databases and external services Deploy real-world backend projects If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into backend development, Python, and scalable system design. Technologies Used: Python FastAPI SQLAlchemy SQLite JWT Authentication Pytest HTTPX Tags: #BackendDevelopment #FastAPI #Python #APIs #WebDevelopment #SystemDesign #LearnBackend #Programming #DevOps #SoftwareEngineering