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Building RESTful APIs with Python and Flask
RESTful APIs have become the standard way to enable communication between different systems and applications over the web. Python, with its lightweight web framework Flask, provides an excellent platform for building RESTful APIs quickly and efficiently. In this article, we’ll explore the basics of building RESTful APIs with Python and Flask, covering key concepts, best practices, and practical examples.
Understanding RESTful APIs
REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. A RESTful API is an API that follows the principles of REST, allowing clients to interact with server resources using standard HTTP methods (e.g., GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) and representing resources in a stateless, uniform way.
Getting Started with Flask for API Development
Flask is a micro web framework for Python that provides a simple and flexible way to build web applications, including RESTful APIs. Here’s how to get started with Flask for API development:
Installing Flask
Install Flask using pip:
pip install Flaskp
