Explore the features, advantages, and utility of FastAPI, a modern Python framework for rapidly creating RESTful services, in this 24-minute PyCon US talk. Learn about the framework's Pythonic nature, built-in capabilities, and how it operates. Discover the anatomy of a FastAPI function, working with query parameters, creating and using schemas, and mixing parameters. Gain insights into building comprehensive API documentation, documenting endpoints, handling different response types, and leveraging WebSocket support. Explore third-party tools that enhance FastAPI development and understand why this framework is becoming increasingly popular for web development in Python.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Outline
What is FastAPI?
Batteries Included
It's Pythonic!
How Does it Work?
And of course.
Getting Started
Anatomy of a FastAPI Function
Query Parameters
Creating Schemas
Using Schemas
Mixing Parameters
Building out Documentation
Documenting Endpoints
Different Response Types
Websocket Support
Third Party Tools
FastAPI Wrap-up
To Conclude...
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PyCon US
