Python API Development with Django REST Framework

Learn to build, secure, and deploy professional RESTful APIs using Python and Django REST Framework for modern web applications.

4.2 (667) ⏱ 1h 23m 📚 8 lessons 🎧 Audio version

About this course

Modern web and mobile applications rely on robust backends to manage data, security, and communication. This course provides a clear path for anyone looking to master the art of building scalable, production-ready APIs using the industry-standard Django REST Framework. You will progress from understanding the basic principles of web communication to building a fully functional, secure API capable of handling real-world traffic. By focusing on clean code and professional workflows, you will gain the skills necessary to develop backends that can power any modern frontend or mobile app. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of RESTful architecture and API design basics - Build robust CRUD functionality using Django REST Framework serializers and views - Implement secure user authentication using JWT and custom permission logic - Manage complex data relationships and advanced filtering with PostgreSQL and Django ORM - Integrate cloud storage solutions and background task processing for high performance - Apply modern Python standards including type hints and structured environment management - Deploy your finished API to a live production-grade environment This course begins with essential terminology and foundational setup before moving into the practical implementation of a task-management API. You will follow written explanations and code examples that emphasize repeatable patterns used by professional developers. This course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding of Python who want to specialize in backend development. No prior experience with APIs or Django is required. Start building your professional API today.

What you'll get

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  • 🎧 Audio version included
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  • Short & focused
    1h 23m of practical content

Reviews (3)

Chloe Allen AU
★ 4 · 2025-05-23T16:34:54+00:00

So glad I took this course. The practical applications shown were super helpful, and the overall structure was top-notch.

Ragnar Persson SE Verified learner
★ 5 · 2025-05-13T22:02:54+00:00

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

Paula Peña CO
★ 4 · 2024-12-11T02:22:54+00:00

Solid content here. While a couple of the modules could have been more detailed, the overall value and applicability are high. Good job!

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