Dive into the digital crafting world with **Professional Web API with Flask**, your ultimate video-guided course to mastering the art of API development using **Flask**.

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Throughout our engaging video tutorials, you'll navigate from the basics of **API** and **REST** principles to advanced concepts like **database modeling** and **authentication**. By the end of this course, you will have built a REST API application—a shining jewel in your resume—demonstrating not just your ability to handle backend development but also your mastery over a range of hard skills and tools.

You'll gain hands-on experience with **Flask**, **SQLAlchemy** for database operations, **Flask-Smorest** for creating RESTful APIs, **Marshmallow** for schema handling, and **Flask-JWT-Extended** for secure authentication. Tools like **Postman** and **Swagger UI** will become your allies in testing and documenting your creations.

Imagine showcasing a fully functional API project that highlights not only your backend prowess but also your familiarity with modern deployment practices and toolchains. Your project, a comprehensive REST API application, will serve as a testament to your hard-earned skills in **Python**, **Flask**, **RESTful design**, and more, making you a formidable candidate for any web development role.

Embark on this journey to elevate your coding skills and craft an impressive project that speaks volumes of your expertise.

This meticulously crafted course takes you from the foundational principles of APIs and REST, through the complexities of database relationships and schema management, to the intricacies of endpoint creation, authentication, and deployment. With a hands-on approach, you'll master Flask, SQLAlchemy, Flask-Smorest, and JWT authentication, culminating in a fully functional, secure, and deployable web API. Whether you're a beginner eager to dive into the world of web development or a seasoned programmer looking to refine your skills, this course offers a comprehensive, engaging, and practical learning experience, setting you up for professional success.

Dive into the world of web APIs with Flask, starting with the basics. You'll learn what APIs and REST APIs are, how to set up your project, configure your environment, and establish a GitHub SSH connection. This foundational knowledge will set you up for success.

Explore the core of database handling with SQLAlchemy. You'll learn to create robust models and understand many-to-one, one-to-one, and many-to-many relationships. This section empowers you with the skills to structure complex databases for real-world applications.

Unveil the power of Flask-Smorest and Marshmallow for managing web APIs and data serialization. You'll delve into JSON, schema handling, and the intricacies of data representation and validation, paving the way for advanced API development.

Master the art of creating and managing endpoints with Flask's Blueprints and MethodView. From setting up your first endpoints to exploring Flask-Migration and SQLite Studio, and utilizing tools like Postman and Insomnia, you'll craft scalable and maintainable web architectures.

Secure your web APIs with JWT authentication. Learn to set up Flask-JWT-Extended, handle user registration, login, and logout processes, and implement permissions and security measures. By the end of this section, you'll be adept at protecting and testing your endpoints.

Prepare your Flask project for deployment. This final leap covers the essentials: creating a requirements.txt, code formatting with Black and Flake8, and documenting your project with a README.md. You'll also master Git for version control and branch merging, readying you for a seamless project launch.

Professional Web API with Flask

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