README.md

Python API Frameworks

This project explores two popular Python web frameworks for building APIs: FastAPI and Flask. It includes sample code and documentation for each framework, allowing you to compare and contrast their features and capabilities.

Project Structure

• config.py: Configuration file for storing sensitive information (e.g., database URIs, API keys).
• fast-api.py: Sample code and documentation for a FastAPI-based API.
• flask-api.py: Sample code and documentation for a Flask-based API.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/PytechAcademy/Python_API_Frameworks.git

2. Install project dependencies:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Usage

• Explore the FastAPI-based API:

  right click on file name and run

  Access the documentation at http://localhost:8000/docs.

• Explore the Flask-based API:

  right click on file name and run

  Access the documentation at http://localhost:5000/.