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Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Build Python web backends with FastAPI and Django: REST APIs, databases, authentication, testing and deployment.

Level:: Intermediate (Python knowledge needed)
Format:: Free self-study lessons + 1:1 mentoring

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Practise between sessionsShort problems that build confidence.

About this course

Learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django online

Python is a popular choice for web backends, and two frameworks cover most needs: FastAPI for fast, typed APIs, and Django for full applications with an admin panel and built-in ORM. Learners often struggle to choose between them, to structure a project, and to understand how requests, models and authentication fit together.

This course follows the standard curriculum for both frameworks: HTTP and REST basics, FastAPI routes and Pydantic models, dependency injection, project structure, databases with SQLAlchemy, authentication with JWT, then Django models, views, templates, the ORM, forms, the admin, Django REST Framework, testing and deployment.

Study the FastAPI part with our free self-study lessons. The Django modules are taught through affordable 1:1 online mentoring, where a mentor explains each idea with short examples and reviews your code with you. Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form, for a free, no-obligation chat. We will suggest a plan that fits your budget and flexible timings, and you can start this week.

Who this course is for

Python learners who know functions, classes and collections and want to build web backends
Students building a final-year or portfolio web project
Developers choosing between a lightweight API framework and a full-stack framework
Job seekers preparing for Python backend interviews
Data and ML learners who want to serve models through an API

Outcomes

What you'll learn

Explain how HTTP requests, routes, status codes and JSON work in a web API
Build typed FastAPI endpoints with Pydantic validation and automatic OpenAPI docs
Structure an app with routers, dependencies, settings and error handling
Store data with SQLAlchemy or the Django ORM and manage schema changes with migrations
Secure an API with password hashing, OAuth2 and JWT access and refresh tokens
Build a Django site with models, views, templates, forms and the admin
Expose a Django API with Django REST Framework serializers and viewsets
Write tests and deploy a Python web app with environment-based configuration

Skills you'll gain

FastAPI
Django
Django REST Framework
Pydantic
SQLAlchemy
Django ORM
REST APIs
JWT and OAuth2
Dependency injection
Migrations
pytest
Background tasks
Async Python
Deployment

Detailed syllabus

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django syllabus

Every module lists its topics and what you will be able to do. Where we have a matching free lesson, it is linked so you can study or revise on your own.

Module 1
Web and HTTP foundations
What happens between a browser and a server.
- Client, server and HTTP request and response
- Methods, status codes and headers
- JSON and REST design
- URLs, query parameters and path parameters
- Virtual environments and pip
- Testing endpoints with curl and a client
By the end of this module you can
- Explain a request and response cycle in plain words
- Design resource URLs and choose correct methods and status codes
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 2
FastAPI basics
Routes, parameters and automatic documentation.
- Creating an app and running with Uvicorn
- Path and query parameters
- Request bodies with Pydantic models
- Validation and response models
- Automatic docs with OpenAPI and Swagger UI
- async def versus def endpoints
By the end of this module you can
- Build a validated JSON API in FastAPI
- Use the interactive docs to test every endpoint
Module 3
Structuring a FastAPI application
Moving from one file to a maintainable project.
- APIRouter and splitting routes
- Layers: routers, services, repositories
- Dependency injection with Depends
- Settings with environment variables
- Custom exceptions and error handlers
- Project layout conventions
By the end of this module you can
- Organise an API into routers and layers
- Inject dependencies and configuration cleanly
Module 4
Databases with SQLAlchemy
Persisting data and evolving the schema.
- Relational basics and SQL refresher
- SQLAlchemy models and sessions
- CRUD operations and queries
- Relationships and joins
- Migrations with Alembic
- Avoiding N+1 queries
By the end of this module you can
- Persist FastAPI data in a relational database
- Change the schema safely with migrations
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 5
Authentication and security in FastAPI
Protecting endpoints properly.
- Password hashing
- OAuth2 password flow
- JWT access and refresh tokens
- Roles and permissions
- CORS
- Rate limiting
- Common attacks and fixes
By the end of this module you can
- Add login and protected routes with JWT
- Apply role checks and basic hardening
Module 6
Beyond CRUD in FastAPI
Features real services need.
- Background tasks
- File uploads
- Caching with Redis
- Streaming and websockets overview
- Calling other services with an async client
By the end of this module you can
- Add background work and caching to an API
- Handle file uploads safely
Module 7
Django fundamentals
The Django project structure and request flow.
- Projects and apps
- URLs and views
- Function-based and class-based views
- Templates and template inheritance
- Static files
- Settings and environments
By the end of this module you can
- Create a Django project and explain how a request reaches a view
- Render pages with templates
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 8
Django models and the ORM
Defining data and querying it from Python.
- Models and field types
- Migrations
- QuerySets: filter, exclude, order_by
- Relationships: ForeignKey, ManyToMany
- Aggregation and annotation
- select_related and prefetch_related
By the end of this module you can
- Model related data and query it efficiently
- Create and apply migrations
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 9
Django forms, admin and authentication
Collecting input and managing data.
- Forms and ModelForms
- Validation and error messages
- The Django admin and customising it
- Built-in authentication: login, logout, permissions
- Sessions and CSRF protection
By the end of this module you can
- Build validated forms and a working login system
- Manage data through a customised admin
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 10
Django REST Framework
Building APIs on top of Django.
- Serializers and ModelSerializers
- APIView, generic views and ViewSets
- Routers
- Authentication: sessions and tokens
- Permissions
- Pagination, filtering and throttling
By the end of this module you can
- Expose Django models as a REST API
- Secure and paginate API endpoints
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions
Module 11
Testing, deployment and next steps
Shipping a Python web service.
- Testing with pytest and the Django test client
- Testing FastAPI with TestClient
- Environment configuration and secrets
- Gunicorn and Uvicorn
- Docker for Python apps
- Choosing FastAPI or Django for a project
By the end of this module you can
- Write tests for endpoints and models
- Deploy an app with configuration kept out of code
Covered in 1:1 mentoring sessions

Ways to learn

How you can learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django mentor, 1:1 online

A mentor who knows this course plans sessions around your goal, explains each idea with fresh examples and checks your understanding. Personal attention, flexible timings in your time zone and affordable plans that fit your budget.

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Free self-study lessons

Short lessons in plain English with examples you run in your browser, quizzes and practice. Learn at your pace, and add a mentor whenever you want help.

How it works

Your learning journey

Four simple steps to start Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django with a mentor. A real person replies to you; there is no booking system.

Step 1: Talk to us
Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form. The first chat is free, with no obligation.
Step 2: Get your plan
We listen to your goal, level and deadlines, then suggest a plan that fits your budget and timings.
Step 3: Learn with your mentor
Online 1:1 sessions with a mentor who knows your course, explains clearly and checks your understanding.
Step 4: Practise & track progress
Keep going between sessions with practice, and watch your confidence grow week by week.

Learn by doing

Projects and practice

Task manager API (FastAPI)
A REST API with users, tasks and tags, validation, routers, a database and JWT login.
Online store backend
Products, carts and orders with background tasks, file uploads for product images and Redis caching.
Blog site (Django)
A Django blog with models, templates, forms, comments, user accounts and a customised admin.
Django REST API
A REST API for the blog using serializers, viewsets, token authentication, permissions and pagination.

Free practice on MentorNxt

Your progress

What you'll be able to do

Milestones from the start, middle and end of the syllabus.

Explain a request and response cycle in plain words
Early on
Add background work and caching to an API
Halfway
Write tests for endpoints and models
By the end

FAQs

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django: frequently asked questions

Should I learn FastAPI or Django first?

Learn Python well first. Then FastAPI is a good start for APIs because it is small and shows how HTTP works. Django is better when you want a full website with an admin panel quickly. This course covers both, so you can compare them on real projects.

What is the difference between self-study and 1:1 mentoring?

Free self-study lessons on MentorNxt cover FastAPI and FastAPI security in Python. The Django modules are taught through 1:1 mentoring, where a mentor plans sessions around your goals and reviews your code. Many learners study the FastAPI lessons on their own and add a mentor for Django or for the hard parts.

What should I know before starting?

You should be comfortable with Python functions, classes, modules and virtual environments. Basic SQL helps for the database modules. If you are not there yet, start with our Python course.

Do I need to know JavaScript or front-end development?

No. The course focuses on the backend. Django templates give you simple pages, and the APIs can be tested with the interactive docs or a client. You can connect a React front end later.

Can the course help with my final-year project?

Yes. Share your project idea and your mentor will help you plan the data model, endpoints and structure and explain the concepts. Mentors teach and explain; they never complete graded work for students.

How much does mentoring cost?

1:1 mentoring is personal online tutoring and is affordable, with plans that fit your budget. Tell us your goal and how often you would like sessions, and our team will suggest an option that works for you in a free, no-obligation chat.

How do I get started?

Message us on WhatsApp or email, or fill in the short form on this page. Our team replies, talks through your goal and level, and arranges a mentor at flexible timings in your time zone. You can start this week.

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Last reviewed9 November 2026

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Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Build Python web backends with FastAPI and Django: REST APIs, databases, authentication, testing and deployment.

Level:

Intermediate (Python knowledge needed)

Format:

Free self-study lessons + 1:1 mentoring

Free, no-obligation chat · Affordable plans that fit your budget · Start this week

Learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django syllabus

Web and HTTP foundations

FastAPI basics

Structuring a FastAPI application

Databases with SQLAlchemy

Authentication and security in FastAPI

Beyond CRUD in FastAPI

Django fundamentals

Django models and the ORM

Django forms, admin and authentication

Django REST Framework

Testing, deployment and next steps

How you can learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django mentor, 1:1 online

Free self-study lessons

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Task manager API (FastAPI)

Online store backend

Blog site (Django)

Django REST API

Free practice on MentorNxt

What you'll be able to do

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

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Syllabus references

Ready to start Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django?

Learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django online

Who this course is for

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django syllabus

Web and HTTP foundations

FastAPI basics

Structuring a FastAPI application

Databases with SQLAlchemy

Authentication and security in FastAPI

Beyond CRUD in FastAPI

Django fundamentals

Django models and the ORM

Django forms, admin and authentication

Django REST Framework

Testing, deployment and next steps

How you can learn Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django mentor, 1:1 online

Free self-study lessons

Your learning journey

Step 1: Talk to us

Step 2: Get your plan

Step 3: Learn with your mentor

Step 4: Practise & track progress

Projects and practice

Task manager API (FastAPI)

Online store backend

Blog site (Django)

Django REST API

Free practice on MentorNxt

What you'll be able to do

Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django: frequently asked questions

Talk to our team about Python Web Development: FastAPI & Django

Related courses

Python Programming

SQL and Databases

Docker & DevOps

Spring Boot