REST API Development with Flask and SQLite

Every modern web application relies on a solid backend to store data and communicate with the frontend. Learning how to connect a lightweight database with a flexible web framework is a fundamental skill for any aspiring developer. This written course guides you through setting up a structured database and building a responsive web service. You will transition from understanding core database concepts to writing clean, maintainable backend code that handles data securely and efficiently. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational database concepts and configure SQLite for local development - Build a functional REST API using Flask and structured Python type hints - Manage user sessions and handle data securely across web requests - Write structured tests using pytest to verify data retrieval and API endpoints - Implement clean error-handling and response patterns for web applications You will start with the absolute basics of database design and Flask setup before moving on to hands-on written exercises. By reading through practical code examples, you will learn how to structure routes, query data, and test your services for production readiness. This course is designed for beginner developers, software hobbyists, and anyone looking to understand backend development. No prior database experience is required, though a basic familiarity with Python is helpful. Start reading today and build your first database-backed web service.