Python 201 – Building APIs with Python

This course provides a comprehensive guide to building and interacting with APIs using Python, equipping participants with the skills needed to create, manage, and deploy RESTful APIs effectively. Beginning with foundational Python programming concepts, the course progresses to cover HTTP principles, JSON data handling, and interacting with public APIs using tools like the `requests` library. Participants will learn to design and build their own APIs using Flask, incorporating best practices for routing, session management, and error handling. The course also explores integrating Jinja2 templates, tracking data with sqlite3, and deploying APIs in production environments with Waitress and Docker. By the end, attendees will have the confidence and expertise to create scalable, dynamic API-driven applications.

Audience

• Developers and Programmers looking to build or integrate APIs into their applications.
• System Administrators aiming to automate workflows and enhance system interactions via APIs.
• IT Professionals seeking to understand API design and interaction fundamentals.
• Data Analysts who need to retrieve and process data from web APIs.