Restapi Using Flask Syllabus

1. Introduction To Restful Apis And Flask

   Overview of RESTful APIs and their significance Introduction to Flask microframework and its features Setting up a development environment (Python, Flask, virtual environment)

2. Building The Api Foundation With Flask

   Understanding REST architecture and principles Creating a new Flask project and setting up routes Implementing basic CRUD operations using Flask views Handling requests and sending responses using Flask

3. Serialization And Data Validation

   Introduction to serialization and its importance in APIs Using Flask-RESTful to create APIs with classes and resources Serializing data using Flask-RESTful's fields and marshal Validating incoming data using libraries like Marshmallow

4. Handling Get Requests And Data Retrieval

   Designing API endpoints for retrieving data Implementing GET methods for single and multiple resources Using SQLAlchemy to query the database and retrieve data Sending JSON responses with serialized data

5. Handling Post And Put Requests For Data Modification

   Setting up API routes for creating and updating resources Implementing POST and PUT methods for data modification Validating incoming data using Marshmallow validation Sending appropriate HTTP responses for success and error

6. Handling Delete Requests And Data Deletion

   Designing API routes for deleting resources Implementing DELETE methods for resource deletion Handling requests with URL parameters and route variables Sending appropriate HTTP responses for deletions

7. Authentication And Security

   Introduction to authentication methods in Flask Implementing token-based authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) Securing API endpoints and protecting sensitive data Applying authorization to restrict access to certain views

8. Error Handling And Exception Management

   Implementing consistent error handling in the API Creating custom exception classes for different scenarios Using Flask-RESTful's error handling to manage exceptions Sending appropriate error responses with details

9. Testing And Debugging

   Introduction to testing methodologies (unit tests, integration tests) Writing unit tests for API endpoints using unittest Testing API views, serializers, and functionality Debugging common API issues and errors

10. Documentation And Best Practices

    Generating API documentation using tools like Flask-RESTPlus Documenting API endpoints, request parameters, and responses Reviewing best practices for designing RESTful APIs Analyzing real-world API examples and case studies

11. Advanced Topics And Optimization

    Implementing advanced features (pagination, filtering, authentication) Optimizing API performance using caching mechanisms Integrating frontend frameworks (React, Angular) with Flask APIs Performance optimization techniques for Flask applications

12. Final Project And Deployment

    Developing a comprehensive RESTful API using Flask Customizing design, functionality, and endpoints Finalizing API documentation and testing Deploying the Flask API to a hosting platform (Heroku, AWS, etc.)

13. Paarsh E-Learning encourages hands-on practice, assignments, and projects throughout the course to reinforce students' understanding of building RESTful APIs using Flask. Assign practical exercises that involve creating endpoints, handling different types of requests, and implementing authentication and validation. Cover both theoretical concepts and practical applications to provide a well-rounded learning experience.