Django for APIs, 5th Edition: Build Web APIs with Python and Django

By William S. Vincent

Completely updated for Django 5.1 & Django REST Framework 3.15

Django for APIs is the fifth edition of the leading 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.

Over the course of 200+ pages, you'll learn how to set up a new project properly, create and customize RESTful APIs, integrate a Vue.js frontend, and more. 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 thoroughly.

Key FeaturesUpdated for Django 5.1 and Python 3.13Robust introduction to APIs and RESTful web developmentBuild a dedicated Vue.js frontend connected to a Django API backendWrite robust tests and implement custom permissionsImplement user authentication: signup, login, logout, and password resetWork with viewsets, routers, and documentation

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1735467286
• ISBN13: 9781735467283
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Still River Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"