What It's Really Like Building RESTful APIs with Django

Explore the real-world challenges and solutions in building RESTful APIs with Django in this EuroPython 2015 conference talk. Gain insights from Paul Hallett's experience replacing an outdated web API with a modern RESTful alternative at Lyst. Learn about crucial design decisions, best practices, and practical lessons learned during the development process. Discover how to leverage Django and Django REST framework effectively for API creation. Delve into topics such as resource serialization, REST frameworks, permissions, authentication, HTTP methods, synchronization, connection handling, and documentation. Benefit from concrete examples, including Pokemon and Star Wars APIs, to understand the intricacies of building robust and scalable RESTful APIs using Django.