Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework from Coursera

Code and run Django websites without installing anything!

This course is designed for learners who are familiar with Python and basic Django skills (similar to those covered in the Django for Everybody specialization). The modules in this course cover an introduction to the the Django REST framework and handling JSON within the context of APIs, fundamentals such as serialization ViewSheets, and authentication/permissions.

To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable code examples with suggested edits to explore code examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You’ll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to slowly building features, resulting in large coding projects at the end of the course.

Course Learning Objectives:

Describe how the Django REST framework allows Django websites to leverage APIs

Apply the Django REST framework

Leverage ViewSets to map views to logic

Setup authentication and configure permissions

What's inside

Syllabus

Introduction to REST APIs

Welcome to Week 1 of the Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover RESTful APIs, the first-party Django REST API, and Postman. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Django Rest Framework Serializers and Views

Welcome to Week 2 of the Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover serializers and views. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Django Rest Framework Relationships

Welcome to Week 3 of the Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover authentication, permissions, related fields, and nested relationships. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Django Rest Framework APIs

Welcome to Week 4 of the Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework course. These assignments cover browsable API, viewsets, and routers. The module ends with graded coding exercises.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines how Django websites utilize REST APIs, offering thorough coverage suitable for experienced learners

Leverages hands-on, self-paced learning with runnable code examples to enhance understanding

Introduces serialization, viewsets, authentication, and permission setup, which are essential for working with APIs in Django

Taught by Patrick Ester and Ben Shaw, who are experienced professionals in Django development

Assignments include quick understanding checks and coding exercises, providing various levels of assessment

Requires a basic understanding of Python and Django, making it most suitable for learners with some prior knowledge

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework with these activities:

Django REST Framework Serialization Practice

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Practice serialization, a vital component of the Django REST Framework, to reinforce understanding.

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Create a simple Django model and serializer.
Serialize a queryset of objects

Build a Django REST API with ViewSets

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Follow guided tutorials to build a Django REST API using ViewSets, a convenient pattern for handling API logic.

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Create a ViewSet for a specific model
Handle CRUD operations within the ViewSet

Authentication and Permissions in Django REST Framework

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Complete practice drills to master authentication and permissions settings, ensuring secure access to your Django REST API.

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Configure authentication for a Django REST API
Create custom permissions for API endpoints

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Collaborative Django REST API Development

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Join a peer-session to work collaboratively on a Django REST API project, leveraging collective knowledge for better outcomes.

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Create a Django REST API in a collaborative workspace
Implement authentication and permissions as a team

Develop a Django REST API Project

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Create a Django REST API project from scratch, applying the concepts learned in this course to build a functional and robust API.

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Define API endpoints and schemas
Implement API logic and handle data validation
Deploy the API on a suitable platform

Contribute to Django REST Framework Community

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Contribute to the Django REST Framework open-source project to deepen your understanding and make valuable additions to the community.

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Find an issue or feature you'd like to work on
Submit a pull request with your changes

Career center

Learners who complete Advanced Django: Introduction to Django Rest Framework will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Back-End Developer

Back End Developers ensure that a website functions smoothly without interrupting the user's experience. To ensure success in this role, you will need a course like this to help you build a foundational understanding in the Django Framework and Django REST Framework. Django REST Framework is a popular Python web framework that makes it easy to develop RESTful APIs. This course will teach you how to use Django REST Framework to create and consume APIs, which are essential for building modern web applications. It covers topics such as creating serializers, views, and viewsets, as well as authentication and permissions. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in Django REST Framework and be able to use it to build powerful web applications.

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Full-Stack Developer

Full Stack Developers are experts in both front-end and back-end development. With a course in Django REST Framework, you will learn how to create and consume RESTful APIs, which are essential for building modern web applications. This course covers topics such as creating serializers, views, and viewsets, as well as authentication and permissions. By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in Django REST Framework and be able to use it to build powerful web applications.

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Web Developer

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Python Developer

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Data Analyst

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Data Scientist

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Marketing Manager

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Product Manager

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Technical Writer

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Customer Success Manager

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Sales Manager

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