Fastapi For Absolute Beginners

Build API with FastAPI that you can sell, use as a backend for WordPress SaaS, or power online pro tools.

What you'll learn

What an API is and how it works (with real-life analogies)

Setting up Python and VS Code from scratch

Creating virtual environments for cleaner development

Installing and managing FastAPI packages and dependencies

Building your first API using FastAPI

Adding functionality with dynamic endpoints

Structuring your app with libraries, modules, and classes

Handling JSON responses and data validation with Pydantic

Securing your APIs using CORS and authentication techniques

Optimizing your APIs using caching, async calls, and background tasks

Documenting APIs using Swagger and protecting your docs

Using external tools to test your APIs professionally

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Python syntax (variables, functions, loops)

A computer with internet access

Willingness to learn and try hands-on code

No prior backend or API experience needed

Description

Unlock the Power of FastAPI – The Fastest Way to Build Modern APIs from ScratchAre you ready to step into the world of modern web development and build lightning-fast APIs with Python? This course is your practical, no-fluff gateway to learning FastAPI — the high-performance web framework that’s transforming how APIs are built.FastAPI for Absolute Beginners is designed for complete newcomers to backend development or anyone curious about how modern APIs work. Whether you’re a frontend developer wanting to go full stack, a student preparing for internships, or a self-taught programmer ready to level up — this course gives you everything you need to start strong.With highly focused video lessons, this course breaks down complex backend concepts into easy, actionable steps. From installing Python and your development environment to creating real, dynamic, and secure API endpoints — every lesson builds toward helping you become confident with FastAPI.You’ll learn how to:Set up your environment the right wayUnderstand what an API really isBuild your first API projectAdd endpoints, route logic, and handle requestsIntegrate key tools like Swagger, JSONResponse, and PydanticSecure your APIs and optimize them for performanceBy the end of the course, you’ll go from zero experience to deploying feature-rich APIs with authentication, documentation, background tasks, and more.But what happens if you don’t learn this now?You’ll miss out on one of the most in-demand backend skills in today’s job market. While others are catching up, you'll already be ahead — building, testing, and scaling production-ready APIs. FastAPI is becoming the framework of choice for startups, data science teams, and modern backend services. Learning it now gives you a serious edge.This course doesn't just teach code — it transforms how you think about APIs. You’ll learn to design like a backend engineer, reason through real-world scenarios, and write cleaner, faster code that scales.Join today and start building your first API.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to FastAPI

Lecture 1 Build Robust API from Scratch with FastAPI for Beginners (Promo)

Lecture 2 FastAPI Concepts and Basics

Lecture 3 What is API and Resources?

Section 2: Download and Access Softwares

Lecture 4 Install Python and VSC

Lecture 5 Access to ChatGPT

Section 3: Fundamental of FastAPI

Lecture 6 Activate Virtual Environment

Lecture 7 Installing Packages & Dependency

Section 4: Building First API with FastAPI

Lecture 8 Build First API with Ease

Lecture 9 Creating Endpoints (Functionality)

Lecture 10 Making API Dynamic

Section 5: Library, Modules, and Classes

Lecture 11 Library, Modules, and Classes

Lecture 12 Fastapi and JsonResponse

Lecture 13 Pydantic and Basemodel, Field

Section 6: API Security and Measures

Lecture 14 CORS Method

Section 7: 3 API Optimization Methods

Lecture 15 Synchronous and Asynchronous

Lecture 16 Caching

Lecture 17 Background Tasks

Section 8: Swagger Documentation & Testing

Lecture 18 Swagger Documentation in FastAPI

Lecture 19 Adding Tags and Descriptions for Endpoints

Lecture 20 Protecting Swagger Documentation with Authentication

Lecture 21 Bonus

Complete beginners curious about backend development,Frontend developers wanting to learn API design,Students or interns looking to build job-ready skills,Developers from other stacks (Node, Java, PHP) transitioning to Python,Anyone interested in learning FastAPI from the ground up