Introduction to Web Development with Python

Introduction to Web Development with Python

CollectionsPython, Web Dev
Difficultybeginner
AudienceMid-level Developers
Required CoursesPython Foundations
DraftYes
FeaturedNo
November 28, 2023

Course Overview

Welcome to the Python Web Development Tutorial Series. This series is designed for mid-level developers who already have a strong foundation in Python and want to expand into building scalable, production-ready web applications.

By the end of this series, you will have:

  • A deep understanding of both FastAPI and Django frameworks.
  • Hands-on experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL), asynchronous programming, and background tasks.
  • Exposure to modern deployment strategies, including Docker, serverless, and cloud-native practices.
  • A complete capstone project: a Personal Finance App that integrates all the concepts into one cohesive, production-ready application.

Who Is This Series For?

This series is targeted at developers who:

  • Already know Python basics (variables, functions, classes, modules).
  • Have some experience with web development (REST APIs, HTTP, frontend/backend separation).
  • Want to learn how to design, test, deploy, and scale web apps in real-world scenarios.
  • Aim to transition into backend, full-stack, or cloud engineering roles.

If you’ve already completed the Python Foundations Series in this tutorial project, you’re ready to dive in.

What You’ll Build

Throughout the chapters, you’ll develop:

  • A FastAPI Todo API → learning async, REST, and database integration.
  • A Django Blog Application → mastering full-stack patterns with models, views, and templates.
  • Integrations with databases, caching, background tasks, and observability.
  • Capstone Project → A Personal Finance App with reports, AI insights, and dashboards.

Each application builds on the last, ensuring you learn by doing.

Structure of the Series

  1. Section 1: Introduction to Web Development with Python
    • Lays out the roadmap and project overview.
  2. Section 2: FastAPI — APIs and Async Backends
    • Build APIs, add authentication, persistence, and async tasks.
  3. Section 3: Django — Full-Stack Development
    • Create server-rendered apps, forms, templates, and dashboards.
  4. Section 4: Databases and Data Modeling
    • Relational (SQLAlchemy, Django ORM) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
  5. Section 5: Async and Background Tasks
    • Async programming with FastAPI, Celery, and task queues.
  6. Section 6: Building Scalable Applications
    • Config management, testing, packaging, deployment.
  7. Section 7: Advanced Topics and Trends
    • Cloud-native apps, serverless, event-driven, AI integrations.
  8. Capstone Project
    • A Personal Finance App combining everything.

Learning Approach

Each chapter includes:

  • Explanations of key concepts.
  • Code examples with detailed commentary.
  • Diagrams to visualize workflows.
  • Tests using Pytest and pytest-django.
  • Quizzes to reinforce learning.
  • Case studies to connect theory to practice.

What You Need Before Starting

  • Python 3.11+ installed.
  • Familiarity with Poetry, pytest, and mypy (we use them throughout).
  • Comfort with the command line and basic Git workflows.
  • Optional: Docker installed (for deployment sections).

Next Steps

  • Begin with Chapter 1: Introduction to FastAPI.
  • Clone the series starter repository.
  • Work through each section progressively.

You are now ready to start your journey into Python Web Development. This series is structured as a guided bootcamp, taking you from fundamentals to advanced, cloud-ready applications — and ending with a production-quality capstone project you can showcase.

The companion code and solutions for the tutorial series can be found here.

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