Django for APIs: Build web APIs with Python and Django 3.1

Completely updated for Django 3.1 & Django REST Framework 3.11

Django for APIs is a project-based guide to building modern APIs with Django & Django REST Framework. It is suitable for beginners who have never built an API before as well as professional programmers looking for a fast-paced introduction to Django fundamentals and best practices.

In the book you’ll learn how to:

• Build 3 Django backends from scratch, including a Library API, Todo API, and Blog API
• Connect to a React JavaScript front-end
• Integrate user authentication: basic, sessions, and tokens
• Add permissions and proper documentation
• Use viewsets and routers for concise code

If you’re curious about Python-based APIs, Django for APIs is a best-practices guide to writing and customizing your own quickly.