Flask APIs
Learn the basics of building RESTful APIs using Python and Flask. You’ll learn how to design endpoints, handle requests, and structure your backend to support user authentication, data management, and more. The methods taught use Flask-RESTful to make API development clear and approachable.
API Foundations
These sections introduce the essential skills developers need to work with APIs effectively.
Joke API
- Fetch jokes
- Display jokes
- Handle responses
Fun with APIs
In this example, you will use a public Joke API. You will fetch jokes from the API and display them on a webpage, interact with like, and dislike responses.
API Intro
- Overview
- Syntax
- Key Concepts
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In this lesson, you will learn the basics of APIs, including what they are, how they work, and why they are important You will learn proper syntax about js API calls.
Postman
- Send GET/POST requests
- Test backend endpoints
- View JSON responses
API Tester
Postman is a tool used to test API routes. It allows developers to simulate frontend requests to verify that the backend returns expected data and handles user input correctly.
Error Handling
- Throw
- Try
- Catch
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In this lesson, you will learn how to handle errors in your code using try and catch statements. You will also learn how to throw custom errors to make your code more unique.
Asynchronous Calls
- Async
- Await
- Promises
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In this lesson, you will learn how to work with asynchronous functions in JavaScript. You will learn how to use async and await keywords to handle promises and make your code more reliable.
Data Handling
- Fetch
- User Input
- Display Data
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In this lesson, you will learn how to fetch data from apis and how to apply this data into your code. You will also learn what error types that come with you API response data.
Why Learn API Development?
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile apps. They let your frontend and backend communicate, enable integration with other services, and make your projects scalable and secure. By mastering API development with Flask, you’ll gain skills that are essential for real-world software engineering, teamwork, and building powerful, data-driven applications.