Developing REST APIs with Python, Flask, and Docker

Modern web and mobile applications rely heavily on backend APIs to store data, manage users, and power their core features. Understanding how to build these services from scratch is a foundational skill for any aspiring backend developer. In this course, you will learn how to design, write, and deploy secure REST APIs using Python and the Flask framework. You will transition from writing basic scripts to structuring professional-grade application programming interfaces that connect seamlessly to databases and run reliably inside containers. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of REST architecture and HTTP request-response cycles. - Build clean API endpoints using Flask and Flask-Smorest for automated documentation. - Manage database models and migrations with Flask-SQLAlchemy and Alembic. - Implement secure user authentication and authorization using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). - Containerize your application using Docker for consistent deployments across environments. - Apply modern Python best practices, including type hints and virtual environments, to keep your codebase maintainable. The course begins with foundational API concepts and essential Python setups before guiding you step-by-step through database integration, authentication, and container deployment. You will progress through structured text explanations, clear code examples, and practical implementation exercises. This course is designed for beginners who have a basic understanding of Python programming and want to enter the world of backend web development. No prior API or DevOps experience is required. Start building your backend development skills today.