Django for APIs, 5th Ed (Still River Press)
Monday, 17 March 2025

This is the fifth edition of a guide to building modern web 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 API fundamentals and best practices. William S. Vincent shows how to set up a new project properly, create and customize RESTful APIs, and integrate a Vue.js front-end. Three separate projects are built from scratch with progressively more advanced features, including a Library API, Todo API, and Blog API. User authentication, permissions, documentation, viewsets, and routers are all covered.

 

Author: William S. Vincent 
Publisher: Still River Press
Date: March 2025
Pages: 216
ISBN: 978-1735467283
Print: 1735467286
Audience: Python developers interested in Django
Level: Introductory/Intermediate
Category: Python

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Topics include:

  • Updated for Django 5.1 and Python 3.13
  • Robust introduction to APIs and RESTful web development
  • Build a dedicated Vue.js frontend connected to a Django API backend
  • Write robust tests and implement custom permissions
  • Implement user authentication: signup, login, logout, and password reset
  • Work with viewsets, routers, and documentation

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