Build a Backend REST API with Python & Django – Beginner

Finally create that App & fully-functioning user database in this crash course to building a REST API

Created by: Mark Winterbottom
Full-Stack Software Engineer

Created by: Brooke Rutherford
Brand & Marketing Communications

What Will I Learn?

• How to create the most important part of any user application
• How to confidently use some of the most in-demand full stack technologies today
• How to create a local development server from scratch
• How to create a brand new Django project with sqlite database
• How to build your own browsable, self documenting REST API
• Handle user registration, login, and status updates in your app with your very own REST API

Requirements

• Access to a computer that supports VirtualBox (unfortunately this excludes macOS running M1 chips)
• Familiarity with simple command line tools like command prompt or terminal.
• Access to a computer running either Windows 10 or macOS
• A passion for learning and a willingness to persevere when things get tough.
• If using Windows, your machine needs to support running VirtualBox
• A basic level of experience in any programming language.

Target audience

• This course is for developers who want build a REST API either for their app, MVP or business idea.
• This course is for frontend developers who want to learn backend.