Duke University
Introduction to FastAPI framework
Duke University

Introduction to FastAPI framework

Alfredo Deza

Instructor: Alfredo Deza

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Intermediate level

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Hands-on learning
Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • Use Python packaging best-practices to install and run FastAPI

  • Create and expose new routes in the framework

  • Verify your work using the interactive Swagger UI in FastAPI

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Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Use the key terms and definitions to prepare you for the hands-on demo

  2. Go through the demo to familiarize yourself with key facts about eh FastAPI framework

  3. Use Python packaging to install and run the FastAPI framework with uvicorn

  4. Add a new route and verify its usage through the Swagger UI

Recommended experience

Some experience with text editors, git for source control, and familiarity with the terminal.

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Alfredo Deza
Duke University
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