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APIs Made Easy with Python and Flask

Overview

Build secure Python APIs with Flask, from server setup and routing to data validation and JWT authentication. Practice implementing endpoints with common HTTP methods.

What you'll learn

  • Set up and run a Flask server
  • Define routes and create dynamic API endpoints
  • Handle GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests
  • Model, validate, and serialize data with Marshmallow
  • Implement JWT-based user authentication
  • Protect Flask routes and secure API access

Skills you'll practise

Python (Programming Language)JSON Web Token (JWT)Data ValidationNetwork RoutingFlask (Web Framework)Application Programming Interface (API)Authentications

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $75). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Beginner: Authentication, Authorization, & Security (Flask, Gunicorn, JWT, Python) Python fundamentals: functions, decorators, dictionaries, and list comprehensions Basic understanding of HTTP and REST concepts (methods, status codes, JSON) Comfort installing packages and running commands in a terminal No prior Flask, Marshmallow, or JWT experience required

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