Python Programming Training Overview
This Python training course teaches experienced Python developers how to build REST APIs using the Python programming language. Attendees learn the essential concepts of REST APIs, the HTTP protocol, and standard data formats such as JSON. Since more REST APIs use databases, the class covers using PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or MongoDB (client choice) with Python as part of a REST API. To implement REST APIs, the FastAPI REST API framework is used (this can be swapped with Flask if Flask is preferred). This Python course also covers security and cloud deployment.
Location and Pricing
Accelebrate offers instructor-led enterprise training for groups of 3 or more online or at your site. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for private corporate training on-site or online, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
- Work with databases
- Python Web Frameworks
- Build a REST API with FastAPI
- Secure a REST API with JWT
Prerequisites
All students must be able to write Python scripts using basic data types, program structures, and the standard Python library.
Outline
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Introduction
Development Environment (Very Quick Overview)
- Configure VS Code for Python development
- Code Reformatting with Black
- Debugging Python Scripts with VS Code
Quick Review of HTTP and URLs
- What is HTTP?
- What are HTTP Verbs?
- What are the parts of a URL?
- Path Parameters
- Query String Parameters
- Common HTTP Headers
- Common HTTP Status Codes
Quick Review of Databases
- What is a Database?
- Connecting to a Database
- Query data from a Database
- Modify data in a Database
Overview of Python Web Frameworks
Representational State Transfer
- What is REST?
- HTTP Verbs and their use in REST
- OpenAPI
- JSON
- Swagger
Building a REST API with FastAPI
- Create an Application
- Define a Hello World Route
- Configure a Path Parameter
- Configure a Query String Parameter
- Reading Request Body
- Writing a Response Body
- Handling Cookies
- Handle Errors
- Return Specific Status Codes
- Asynchronous Routes
- Serving Static Files
Middleware
Security
- Secure a REST API with JWT
- Configure CORS
Cloud Deployment
- Microservice Architecture
- REST API Containerization
- Running Server-Less in Azure
Conclusion
Training Materials
All Python training attendees receive courseware covering the topics in the class.
Software Requirements
- Any Windows, Linux, or Mac OS X operating system
- Standard Python 3.x or Anaconda Python 3.x
- Visual Studio Code (other editors may be used)
