Welcome to Backend Development with FastAPI
Learn how to build production-grade web APIs, databases, authentication middleware, background tasks, and deployment configurations using FastAPI and modern Python. Whether you’re transitioning from frontend development, building microservices for AI applications, or aiming to master modern API design, this handbook provides detailed tutorials, copyable code snippets, and hands-on exercises to help you succeed.Production Ready
Build production-grade APIs with databases and security.
Asynchronous Performance
Leverage async/await for fast, high-performance execution.
Clean Architecture
Organize backend code using layered repository/service patterns.
What we will cover
This course is divided into 7 structured modules:1. Python Fundamentals
Review functions, modules, OOP, exception handling, async/await, and Pydantic validation.
2. FastAPI Foundations
Understand HTTP, path/query handling, local CRUD operations, Depends() injections, and auto-docs.
3. Database Integration
Integrate SQLite/PostgreSQL with SQLAlchemy ORM and track changes with Alembic migrations.
4. Backend Architecture
Learn layered repository-service patterns, logging handlers, and clean code principles.
5. Security & Authentication
Implement password hashing with bcrypt, JWT authorization tokens, and OAuth2 scopes.
6. Advanced Backend Operations
Add custom middleware, background tasks, file uploads, Redis caching, and WebSockets.
Ready to start?
Kickstart your backend development journey with Module 1:Python Fundamentals for Backend Development
Build a strong language foundation for APIs