Learn API development with Flask + MySQL in Python

Name: Learn API development with Flask + MySQL in Python
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Get ready to master Flask, MySQL, and Python as you build powerful and efficient APIs

Created byPawan Deore

Last updated 8/2026

English

What you'll learn

You will be able to build APIs using Flask and MySQL
Understand Flask Syntax
Understand MySQL Syntax
How to Build APIs

Course content

6 sections • 14 lectures • 2h 32m total length

Introduction0:32
Develop an application from scratch using Flask and MySQL in Python, create APIs, test with Postman, and build the front end.
Guide0:07
Basic Terminal Crash Course8:48
Learn essential terminal basics for API development, including navigation, file management, process viewing, permissions, and integrating with VS Code to streamline workflows.

MySQL Setup0:16
GET Request8:30
Fetch values from a MySQL database using Flask by building a simple API server with a /items route that returns JSON data and handles errors.
POST Request4:37
Learn to build a Flask post route that inserts items into a MySQL database, handling request data, committing changes, and returning a JSON response while validating with Postman.
PUT Request3:12
Learn to update a database record with a Flask api using a put request by id, including route, sql update, commit, and error handling, demonstrated by changing milk to cookie.
DELETE Request3:28
Implement a Flask delete route to remove an item by id via a MySQL delete query, commit the change, and return a JSON confirmation.

Requirements

Nothing special you just need to have internet, laptop/pc/mac and basic python programming experience. thats it.
if you are not familiar with programming thats fine too. I have explained in detail in course.

Description

Welcome to our comprehensive course on API development using Flask and MySQL in Python!

This course is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to create robust and efficient APIs with the popular Flask framework and MySQL database, all while harnessing the power of Python.

Throughout this course, you'll embark on a hands-on learning journey that covers:

Introduction to APIs: Gain a solid understanding of what APIs are, why they are essential, and how they function in modern web development.
Python Fundamentals: Brush up on Python basics and learn how to leverage its power to create efficient and dynamic APIs.
Flask Framework: Dive deep into Flask, a lightweight and flexible Python web framework. Discover how to set up a Flask project, handle routes, and create RESTful APIs.
Database Integration with MySQL: Explore MySQL, one of the most popular relational database management systems. Learn to connect Flask with MySQL, perform database operations, and ensure data security.
Project - URL Shortener App
Git - Github Crash Course

By the end of this course, you'll be well-equipped to create, and maintain APIs using Flask and MySQL in Python. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock a world of possibilities in the field of API development. Enroll now and start building your API development expertise today!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to build APIs using Flask and MySQL

Learn API development with Flask + MySQL in Python

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 9min

Backend APIs with Flask5 lectures • 20min

Frontend Consume Flask API1 lecture • 10min

Project - URL Shortener App1 lecture • 29min

Python Crash Course2 lectures • 15min

Git - Github Crash Course2 lectures • 1hr 9min

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