Make FASTAPI Endpoints SELF DESCRIBING In Just 15 Minutes
AI Summary
In this FastAPI tutorial, Eric Roby demonstrates how to implement HATEOAS (Hypermedia as the Engine of Application State) within FastAPI applications, enhancing RESTful endpoints by making them self-descriptive and user-friendly. The tutorial showcases how to create clean, scalable endpoints that provide navigation links directly within API responses, allowing users to easily discover available actions without extensive documentation. Starting from a simple library project setup, Roby walks through the process of implementing HATEOAS to enhance an existing API with features such as pagination, book checkout, and return functionalities. Key topics include creating models for links, managing API responses, and providing a user profile with endpoint descriptions. This practical guide is aimed at developers seeking to elevate their FastAPI skills and build more intuitive APIs.