Professional Certificate in Advanced Python Web Frameworks: FastAPI and Sanic

This course is designed for intermediate Python developers looking to specialize in building high-performance web applications using FastAPI and Sanic frameworks. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of these cutting-edge frameworks, enabling them to create efficient, scalable, and secure web services.

By the end of the course, students will have mastered key concepts such as asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and real-time web applications. They will also develop practical projects that demonstrate their ability to implement complex web applications using FastAPI and Sanic, preparing them for advanced roles in web development.

1. 1. Introduction to FastAPI and Sanic: Learners will understand the basics of FastAPI and Sanic web frameworks, including their architecture, design philosophy, and installation. They will gain foundational skills in setting up projects and creating basic HTTP endpoints.
2. 2. Building RESTful APIs with FastAPI: Learners will learn to build RESTful APIs using FastAPI, focusing on defining clear and explicit routes, handling data serialization, and implementing CRUD operations. Practical skills include creating, reading, updating, and deleting data using FastAPI.
3. 3. Advanced Request Handling with FastAPI: This module covers advanced request handling techniques with FastAPI, including request validation, custom request types, and handling file uploads. Learners will gain expertise in refining and validating input data before processing.
4. 4. Introduction to Sanic and Asynchronous Programming: Learners will be introduced to Sanic, a lightweight and asynchronous web framework. They will explore asynchronous concepts, such as coroutines and event loops, and learn how to build asynchronous web applications with Sanic.
5. 5. Building Real-Time Applications with Sanic: This module focuses on building real-time applications using Sanic, covering web sockets and streaming responses. Learners will gain the skills to create interactive and responsive web applications that can handle real-time data.
6. 6. Advanced Topics in FastAPI: In this module, learners will delve into advanced topics of FastAPI, such as dependency injection, middleware, and middleware chaining. They will learn how to optimize and extend FastAPI applications for better performance and functionality.
7. 7. Combining FastAPI and Sanic for Hybrid Applications: This module explores how to integrate FastAPI and Sanic in the same project, leveraging the strengths of both frameworks. Learners will learn to build hybrid applications that can handle different types of requests and utilize the best features of each framework.
8. 8. Security Best Practices with FastAPI and Sanic: This module covers security best practices for FastAPI and Sanic, including authentication, authorization, and securing HTTP requests. Learners will learn to implement secure web applications and protect data from common security threats.
9. 9. Deploying FastAPI and Sanic Applications: Learners will learn how to deploy FastAPI and Sanic applications to production environments, covering Docker, Gunicorn, uWSGI, and cloud platforms like AWS and Heroku. They will gain practical skills in setting up and managing scalable web applications.
10. 10. Advanced Debugging and Optimization Techniques: This module focuses on advanced debugging and optimization techniques for FastAPI and Sanic applications. Learners will learn how to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, debug complex issues, and optimize applications for better speed and efficiency.