How to make REST APIs in Django?

Stop writing boilerplate. Build a complete REST API in Django with just a model, a serializer, and a viewset.

#1about 8 minutes

Understanding the fundamentals of REST API design

REST provides a standardized set of guidelines for creating web APIs using common HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE.

#2about 6 minutes

Introducing the core concepts of Django REST Framework

Django REST Framework (DRF) simplifies API development with key components like serializers, routers, viewsets, and permission classes.

#3about 6 minutes

Serializing Django models into JSON with ModelSerializer

The ModelSerializer class in DRF automatically converts complex data types, like Django model instances, into native Python datatypes that can be rendered as JSON.

#4about 6 minutes

Building CRUD endpoints quickly with ViewSets and Routers

Using ModelViewSet and a router allows you to automatically generate a complete set of CRUD endpoints for a model with just a few lines of code.

#5about 11 minutes

Implementing permissions and custom authorization logic

Secure endpoints by using built-in permission classes or creating custom logic with `has_permission` and `has_object_permission` to control access.

#6about 10 minutes

Customizing API responses based on user roles

Override the `get_queryset` and `get_serializer_class` methods in a ViewSet to dynamically change the data and fields returned based on the user's permissions.

#7about 4 minutes