Resume Projects

What you will be able to do

• Build a working REST API with a database
• Put clean, documented projects on GitHub
• Explain your design decisions in an interview

What you will learn

1. 9.1Backend Basics for Projects6 lessons

   Just enough backend for two resume projects: HTTP and REST, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy on SQLite, login with JWT and roles, tests and a README.

   1. HTTP and REST in Brief20 min
   2. FastAPI Routes and Pydantic Validation30 min
   3. A Database with SQLAlchemy and SQLite35 min
   4. Login, Hashed Passwords, JWT and Roles35 min
   5. Testing an API and Writing a README30 min
   6. Backend Basics Checkpoint25 min
2. 9.2Project: Online Store API1 lesson

   A FastAPI and SQLAlchemy store backend with products, carts, orders, hashed passwords, JWT and roles, with tests.

   1. Online Store API: FastAPI, SQLAlchemy and JWT240 min
3. 9.3Project: Ticket Booking Service1 lesson

   A FastAPI and SQLAlchemy booking API that stops double booking, with hold, confirm, cancel and expiry, and tests.

   1. Ticket Booking Service: FastAPI and SQLAlchemy150 min
4. 9.4Talking About Your Projects4 lessons

   The two-minute project story, follow-up answers and honest resume bullets.

   1. The Two-Minute Project Story35 min
   2. Common Follow-Up Questions, with Model Answers50 min
   3. Writing Projects on Your Resume Honestly35 min
   4. Talking About Your Projects Checkpoint25 min