FastAPI Training

Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to FastAPI and Modern API Development

• Overview of Web Frameworks in Python: Flask vs Django vs FastAPI
• Introduction to FastAPI and its Core Advantages
• Key Features: Speed, Type Hinting, Async, and Auto Docs
• Setting up the Development Environment (Virtualenv, Pipenv, Poetry)
• Installing and Running Your First FastAPI App
• Understanding Uvicorn, ASGI, and Starlette

Module 2: FastAPI Fundamentals

• Building Your First REST Endpoint
• Understanding Request and Response Models
• Using Type Hints and Pydantic Models
• Handling Query Parameters, Path Parameters, and Request Body
• Auto-Generated Documentation with Swagger UI and Redoc
• Working with HTTP Status Codes

Module 3: Advanced Request Handling

• Path and Query Parameter Validation
• Working with Headers, Cookies, and Forms
• Handling File Uploads and Static Files
• Response Models, Custom Response Types (JSONResponse, FileResponse, etc.)
• Exception Handling and Custom Error Messages

Module 4: Pydantic for Data Validation

• Introduction to Pydantic Models and Schemas
• Input Data Validation
• Field Constraints and Default Values
• Custom Validators and Model Configurations
• Nested Models and Aliases

Module 5: Asynchronous Programming with FastAPI

• Introduction to Async/Await in Python
• Synchronous vs Asynchronous Requests
• Asynchronous Endpoints in FastAPI
• Using Async Database Operations
• Performance Benefits of Async I/O

Module 6: Database Integration

• Overview of Database Options (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB)
• Connecting FastAPI with SQL Databases using SQLAlchemy ORM
• Working with Alembic for Database Migrations
• CRUD Operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
• Using Async SQLAlchemy and Databases Package
• Introduction to MongoDB with FastAPI

Module 7: Authentication and Authorization

• Authentication Concepts: Basic, JWT, OAuth2
• Implementing JWT Authentication in FastAPI
• Managing User Registration and Login
• Securing Endpoints with OAuth2 Scopes
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Using FastAPI Security Utilities

Module 8: Dependency Injection and Middleware

• Understanding Dependency Injection in FastAPI
• Creating and Using Dependencies
• Global Middleware and Request Interceptors
• Logging, Request Timing, and Error Tracking
• Managing Application Configurations

Module 9: Background Tasks and Event Handling

• Scheduling Background Tasks with FastAPI
• Using BackgroundTasks Object
• Startup and Shutdown Events
• Task Queues and Celery Integration
• Email Notifications and Async Operations

Module 10: API Documentation and Versioning

• Built-in OpenAPI and Swagger Documentation
• Adding Metadata and Tags
• Customizing API Documentation
• Implementing API Versioning Strategies
• Handling Deprecation and Backward Compatibility

Module 11: Testing FastAPI Applications

• Unit Testing and Integration Testing
• Using pytest with FastAPI
• Mocking Dependencies
• Testing with TestClient and HTTPX
• Automating Tests in CI/CD Pipelines

Module 12: Deployment and Scaling

• Deployment Options: Uvicorn, Gunicorn, Nginx, Docker
• Building and Running FastAPI Apps in Docker Containers
• Environment Configuration and Logging
• Deploying to Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Scaling FastAPI with Kubernetes and Load Balancers

Module 13: Real-World Integrations

• Integrating FastAPI with Front-End Frameworks (React, Angular, Vue)
• Consuming External APIs
• WebSockets for Real-Time Applications
• Sending Emails and Notifications
• Building Microservices with FastAPI

Module 14: Project and Best Practices

• FastAPI Best Practices and Coding Standards
• Performance Optimization Techniques
• Error Handling, Logging, and Monitoring
• End-to-End Project: Build a Full RESTful API with Authentication and Database
• Preparing for FastAPI Developer Roles