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Building APIs with Python

Build, validate, test, secure, and deploy a Python HTTP API with structured routes, persistence, authentication, reliability controls, and containers.

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40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Python · Building Apis Python
Python · Python Api Project Structure
Python · Routes Requests And Responses
Python · Validation And Error Handling
Python · Relational Database Integration
Python · Authentication And Authorization

Prerequisites

Python Fundamentals
Http Apis

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Python Fundamentals
Http Apis

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

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01Python API Project StructureBuild practical skill in python api project structure and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Python API Project Structure: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Python API Project Structure in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Python API Project Structure in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Python API Project Structure safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Python API Project Structure Example in Building APIs with Python

Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Python API Project Structure Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Python API Project Structure, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Python API Project Structure in Building APIs with Python

Building APIs with Python — Python API Project Structure lab: Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

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02Routes, Requests, and ResponsesBuild practical skill in routes, requests, and responses and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Routes, Requests, and Responses: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Routes, Requests, and Responses in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Routes, Requests, and Responses in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Routes, Requests, and Responses safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Routes, Requests, and Responses Example in Building APIs with Python

Create routes for a list view and a detail view with an ID parameter, then test valid and missing IDs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Routes, Requests, and Responses Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Routes, Requests, and Responses, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Routes, Requests, and Responses in Building APIs with Python

Building APIs with Python — Routes, Requests, and Responses lab: Create routes for a list view and a detail view with an ID parameter, then test valid and missing IDs.

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03Validation and Error HandlingBuild practical skill in validation and error handling and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Validation and Error Handling: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Validation and Error Handling in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Validation and Error Handling in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Validation and Error Handling safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Validation and Error Handling Example in Building APIs with Python

Build a form or request validator with valid, missing, malformed, and boundary inputs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Validation and Error Handling Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Validation and Error Handling, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Validation and Error Handling in Building APIs with Python

Building APIs with Python — Validation and Error Handling lab: Build a form or request validator with valid, missing, malformed, and boundary inputs.

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04Relational Database IntegrationBuild practical skill in relational database integration and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Relational Database Integration: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Relational Database Integration in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Relational Database Integration in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Relational Database Integration safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Relational Database Integration Example in Building APIs with Python

Implement one create/read API operation backed by a relational database, enforce a database constraint, and return a clear API error when the constraint fails.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Relational Database Integration Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Relational Database Integration, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Relational Database Integration in Building APIs with Python

Building APIs with Python — Relational Database Integration lab: Implement one create/read API operation backed by a relational database, enforce a database constraint, and return a clear API error when the constraint fails.

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05Authentication and AuthorizationBuild practical skill in authentication and authorization and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Authentication and Authorization: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Authentication and Authorization in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Authentication and Authorization in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Authentication and Authorization safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Authentication and Authorization Example in Building APIs with Python

Build a sign-in flow with one successful and one failed authentication case.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Authentication and Authorization Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Authentication and Authorization, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Authentication and Authorization in Building APIs with Python

Building APIs with Python — Authentication and Authorization lab: Build a sign-in flow with one successful and one failed authentication case.

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06Pagination, Filtering, and ReliabilityBuild practical skill in pagination, filtering, and reliability and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability Example in Building APIs with Python

Build a list endpoint with a maximum page size, one validated filter, stable ordering, and next-page metadata; test invalid filters and an empty page.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Automated API TestingBuild practical skill in automated api testing and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Automated API Testing: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Automated API Testing in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Automated API Testing in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Automated API Testing safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Automated API Testing Example in Building APIs with Python

Write a small test suite for one function, service, route, or component with success and failure cases.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Automated API Testing Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Automated API Testing, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Containers and DeploymentBuild practical skill in containers and deployment and connect it to the outcomes of Building APIs with Python.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Containers and Deployment: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Containers and Deployment in Building APIs with Python.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Containers and Deployment in Building APIs with Python

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Containers and Deployment safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Containers and Deployment Example in Building APIs with Python

Deploy a small version change to a disposable environment, verify health, then practice a rollback.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Containers and Deployment Problems in Building APIs with Python

Recognize common failure modes in Containers and Deployment, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a Production-Oriented Inventory API

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

GuidedIndependentPortfolio

Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Skill assessment

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Python API Project Structure: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Python API Project Structure in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Python API Project Structure Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Python API Project Structure Problems in Building APIs with Python

Guided Lab: Python API Project Structure in Building APIs with Python

Routes, Requests, and Responses: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Routes, Requests, and Responses in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Routes, Requests, and Responses Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Routes, Requests, and Responses Problems in Building APIs with Python

Guided Lab: Routes, Requests, and Responses in Building APIs with Python

Validation and Error Handling: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Validation and Error Handling in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Validation and Error Handling Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Validation and Error Handling Problems in Building APIs with Python

Guided Lab: Validation and Error Handling in Building APIs with Python

Relational Database Integration: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Relational Database Integration in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Relational Database Integration Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Relational Database Integration Problems in Building APIs with Python

Guided Lab: Relational Database Integration in Building APIs with Python

Authentication and Authorization: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Authentication and Authorization in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Authentication and Authorization Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Authentication and Authorization Problems in Building APIs with Python

Guided Lab: Authentication and Authorization in Building APIs with Python

Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Pagination, Filtering, and Reliability Problems in Building APIs with Python

Automated API Testing: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Automated API Testing in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Automated API Testing Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Automated API Testing Problems in Building APIs with Python

Containers and Deployment: Core Concepts for Building APIs with Python

Set Up and Explore Containers and Deployment in Building APIs with Python

Build a Practical Containers and Deployment Example in Building APIs with Python

Debug Common Containers and Deployment Problems in Building APIs with Python

Capstone Project

Build a Production-Oriented Inventory API

Acceptance criteria

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