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FastAPI with GenAI and AgenticAI project - From Basic to AI
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FastAPI with GenAI and AgenticAI project - From Basic to AI

Build production-grade FastAPI backends through 9 real projects: REST APIs, databases, auth, WebSockets, AI and RAG.
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn

  • Understand how FastAPI works under the hood; ASGI, Uvicorn, Starlette and Pydantic; to write fast, production-grade code.
  • Build and structure real REST APIs with correct HTTP verbs, response models, pagination and clean error handling.
  • Design databases and perform CRUD operations using SQLModel, plus work with MongoDB for document-based projects.
  • Secure APIs with header/API-key authentication, and manage application lifespan and dependency injection.
  • Integrate AI into backends: build LLM-powered features, image pipelines, WebSockets, SSE and a full RAG system.
  • Structure clean, maintainable projects using separation of concerns, Pydantic models and modular routers.

Course content

11 sections74 lectures10h 36m total length
  • Introduction9:47

    Dive into a transformative learning experience where you build real-world AI applications with FastAPI. This course is designed to not only teach you the fundamentals of FastAPI but also how to apply these skills in practical, project-based scenarios. From understanding the architecture of FastAPI to handling HTTP requests, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of how to build efficient and scalable backend systems.


    Starting with the basics, you'll explore the architecture and internal workings of FastAPI, including how it processes requests and manages database sessions and authentication. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, guiding you through the creation of various projects such as a T-Stall menu service, a PinCodeLookup system, and more. You'll delve into custom validation and exceptions, learning how to connect efficiently to databases like SQLite and implement ORM with SQLModel.


    As you progress, the focus shifts to AI-centric projects. You'll explore the nuances of building AI services without traditional authentication, using header-based authentication instead. The course includes intriguing projects like a bookstore service and the Vakil Vision AI app, which involves parsing legal documents using MongoDB. You'll also tackle an Agentic AI application, learning about memory management and streaming responses, capped off by a project that uses image recognition to detect crop diseases with the Gemini APIs.


    By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to build sophisticated AI applications using FastAPI, equipped with a deep understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical implementation strategies.

  • What Makes FastAPI the Top Pick for Backend Developers?13:28

    Unlock the secrets of building blazing-fast backend systems with FastAPI. In this comprehensive course, you'll discover why FastAPI is celebrated for its speed and performance, and learn how to write production-grade code that harnesses its full potential. Say goodbye to sloppy code and hello to efficient, scalable backend development.


    We'll begin by exploring the inner workings of FastAPI, providing you with an understanding of what happens behind the scenes. This foundational knowledge will empower you to write better, faster code that can serve users globally. The course is structured with in-depth lessons that defy the typical short video format, allowing us to delve deep into each topic with extensive code examples and discussions on essential tools like virtual environments and code editors such as VS Code, Vim, and others.


    Beyond the basics, you'll learn about the different Python web frameworks available, including Flask and Django, and why FastAPI stands out, especially in AI-centric applications. You'll understand the importance of creating a pure backend that can be paired with any frontend technology, whether it's for mobile apps or web applications. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to handle data processing, database interactions, and authentication mechanisms crucial for modern applications.


    After completing this course, you'll be ready to leverage FastAPI's full capabilities, transforming your approach to backend development and enabling you to build robust, high-performance applications with ease.

  • Master Backend Basics: From Servers to HTTP Requests12:03

    Understanding the backend is key to creating robust web applications. With a focus on backend development, this video demystifies the fundamental concepts behind servers, data processing, and the role they play in handling requests. By exploring real-world examples like Twitter, the video illustrates how servers operate behind the scenes, processing requests from mobile and web interfaces to perform actions like logging in users, posting tweets, or handling retweets.


    The tutorial delves into various database options like MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, explaining how ORMs in FastAPI simplify database migrations by treating different databases similarly. This flexibility is crucial for developers looking to switch databases without rewriting significant portions of their code. The discussion on HTTP methods, such as GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE, is particularly enlightening, showcasing how these requests interact with servers to update or retrieve data.


    Viewers will also learn about the importance of tools like Postman for testing backend APIs. The video highlights how Postman, despite being bloated, is effective for sending various types of requests without needing a frontend. Newer tools like WebRequestKit, built in Rust, offer an alternative with a lightweight, fast interface. Finally, the video touches on creating endpoints using FastAPI, emphasizing the ease of setting up routes and responding to client requests.


    After watching, viewers will have a solid understanding of backend operations, ready to explore more advanced topics like FastAPI's place in a world dominated by Flask and Django.

  • How Does FastAPI Handle Millions of Orders Efficiently?15:00

    Discover the power of FastAPI, a cutting-edge web framework that is transforming how developers build and optimize applications. FastAPI is not just fast by name—it truly excels in performance, offering asynchronous operations and built-in validation features that are on par with Node.js and Go ecosystems. This video explores the reasons why FastAPI is a preferred choice over traditional frameworks like Flask, especially when it comes to handling high-scale operations efficiently.


    The discussion kicks off by highlighting the impressive capabilities of FastAPI, emphasizing its ability to handle asynchronous tasks seamlessly. Unlike Flask, which operates synchronously and lacks built-in documentation and validation, FastAPI provides a robust platform for developing high-performance applications. With real-world scenarios such as Swiggy's massive order handling, the video illustrates how FastAPI can process multiple tasks concurrently, thanks to its ASGI (Asynchronous Server Gateway Interface) support. This is a game-changer for developers looking to optimize resource usage and improve application speed.


    The video delves into the integral components that make FastAPI stand out: Starlette and Pydantic. Starlette serves as the asynchronous web framework that efficiently manages routing and supports WebSockets, while Pydantic ensures data validation, making sure your inputs are accurate and consistent. The host also explains the critical difference between WSGI and ASGI, helping viewers understand how asynchronous operations provide significant advantages in resource management.


    By the end of this video, you will have a comprehensive understanding of why FastAPI is a powerful tool for modern web development, enabling you to build scalable, efficient, and high-performance applications with ease.

  • FastAPI Isn't Enough: Why You Need Uvicorn for Production and Fastapi docs25:29

    Discover the power and pitfalls of using Zed as your code editor, especially when recording videos on a Mac. The host shares his personal experience of facing issues with Zed during mission control mode, highlighting the importance of sharing such insights with the community.


    Dive into the world of FastAPI, starting with the significance of documentation and how DPI automates this process, yet allows for manual overrides when needed. The tutorial takes you through setting up a virtual environment using Python, a crucial step for any project. Learn how to activate these environments on Mac using specific scripts and manage them efficiently with Visual Studio Code's environment manager view.


    The video transitions into running a FastAPI application as a web server, emphasizing the role of Uvicorn. Gain insights into installing Uvicorn and running an app without the need for complex installations. The tutorial demonstrates creating a simple FastAPI application, defining routes, and handling requests using decorators. Understand how to utilize tools like RequestGit or Postman for testing API routes effectively.


    By the end of this video, you'll be equipped to set up and manage Python environments, run FastAPI applications with Uvicorn, and create efficient API routes for production-ready applications.

  • Lifecycle of fastAPI15:17

    Discover the intricate workings of FastAPI in this comprehensive tutorial. You'll delve into the essential components that make FastAPI a powerful tool for building APIs, from route creation to the lifecycle of a request.


    The journey begins with setting up the basic routes in FastAPI. We explore the creation of multiple routes such as `/orders` and `/order/status`, highlighting the use of decorators like `@app.get` to handle different API requests. The video emphasizes the importance of writing routes manually rather than relying on auto code suggestions, ensuring you fully grasp the syntax and functionality.


    As we move deeper, we examine the role of Uvicorn, the ASGI server that processes incoming requests into raw bytes, and Starlette, which is responsible for route matching. The video also introduces middleware, explaining how it can handle tasks like authentication and logging before the request reaches your function. You'll gain insight into how dependency injection is managed, ensuring routes have the necessary resources such as database sessions or authentication.


    Furthermore, the session covers Pydantic, a crucial component for request validation. Pydantic ensures that the data your API receives and sends back is correctly formatted and validated, maintaining the integrity of your application.


    By the end of this video, you'll understand the full lifecycle of a request in FastAPI, from the initial route handling to the final response delivery, equipping you with the knowledge to build efficient and reliable APIs.

  • Unveiling FastAPI Documentation: Swagger vs Redoc13:31

    Discover the intricacies of FastAPI documentation as we explore both Swagger and Redoc, revealing how these tools can streamline your API development process. The video begins by showcasing the setup of FastAPI documentation using Swagger, highlighting the lack of a dark mode but emphasizing its comprehensive nature with routes like 'read' and 'list orders'. As we dive deeper, you'll learn how to utilize the 'try out' feature to send requests and manage API versioning.


    The tutorial progresses by demonstrating the use of Postman, an industry-standard tool for web requests, offering a practical guide on sending GET and POST requests. If Postman feels overwhelming, don't worry; alternatives like the Web Request Kit are also introduced, providing a user-friendly interface and a tree format for data visualization. These tools are essential for backend development, enabling you to efficiently handle requests and responses.


    You'll also gain insights into defining synchronous and asynchronous functions in FastAPI, understanding the importance of request objects, and managing headers and query parameters. The video offers a hands-on approach to extracting valuable information from requests, converting data types for easier handling, and utilizing query parameters to enhance API functionality.


    By the end of this session, you'll have a solid foundation in FastAPI, capable of managing documentation, handling requests with precision, and leveraging tools like Postman to optimize your development workflow. This knowledge will be invaluable as you develop and debug your own FastAPI applications, setting you apart in the world of API development.

  • 07 Write high performace code in fastapi13:39

    Discover the art of customizing your FastAPI documentation with precision and flair. This tutorial dives into the nuances of FastAPI documentation, emphasizing the importance of not overusing async functions, as FastAPI suggests a balanced approach for optimal performance.


    The video begins by addressing the often overlooked aspect of documentation customization. The host highlights how crucial it is to read the FastAPI documentation thoroughly, pointing out that making everything asynchronous is not recommended. The tutorial then walks through the process of adding detailed descriptions and summaries to your API routes, such as '/orders', and explains how to use tags effectively to group related requests. These tags, which can be as simple as arrays, help organize your API endpoints logically, facilitating better understanding and navigation.


    As the video progresses, it delves into the technicalities of asynchronous programming in FastAPI. The host explains the difference between async def and def, emphasizing that asynchronous functions should only be used when interacting with asynchronous libraries. Such strategic use prevents blocking the main event loop, thereby enhancing performance. The tutorial provides clear examples, like the proper use of PyMongo and requests libraries, which are synchronous, to illustrate when async should be avoided.


    By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to customize your FastAPI documentation expertly and understand the critical role of async functions in API performance. This knowledge will enable you to write more efficient and maintainable code in FastAPI.


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Requirements

  • Basic Python knowledge; data types, loops, functions, and a little about decorators and async is enough.
  • Familiarity with virtual environments (uv, venv or similar) to keep project dependencies isolated and portable.
  • A code editor of your choice; VS Code, Cursor, Zed, Vim, anything — and Python installed on your machine.
  • No prior FastAPI or backend framework experience needed. We build everything step by step, from scratch.

Description

This is not another short, surface-level tutorial. This is a deep, project-first course on FastAPI - built for developers who want to understand what actually happens under the hood and write fast, clean, production-grade backend code.


We start from the foundations: what a backend really is, why FastAPI exists, and how its core pieces; ASGI, Uvicorn, Starlette, and Pydantic - work together to make it so performant. Once you understand the request-response lifecycle and why FastAPI is fast, you stop writing sloppy code and start building applications that can serve the world.


From there, it is projects, projects, and more projects. You will build a menu API, a pincode lookup service with custom exceptions and validators, a database-backed CRUD app with SQLModel, a multi-parameter filtering and stats service, and a header-based authentication system. Then we go further into modern, AI-centric territory, Server-Sent Events, MongoDB-powered document apps, LLM-driven features, image processing pipelines, and a complete Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system using vector databases.


Along the way you will learn the practices that matter; separation of concerns, Pydantic models, dependency injection, lifespan events, pagination, and clean project structure; plus how to work effectively with AI coding tools the way developers actually do today.


The videos are intentionally longer than the usual Udemy format because real understanding needs room to breathe. This is a senior developer talking to you like a peer, sharing hard-won experience, not a polished script.


By the end, you will be a confident FastAPI backend developer, ready to build robust, high-performance applications and pair them with any frontend or AI workload. This course helps you to not only master FastAPI but also to master Generative AI, RAG in production and building Agents with modern FastAPI ecosystem of python

Who this course is for:

  • Python developers who want to become backend developers using a modern, high-performance framework.
  • Data science and AI enthusiasts who need to serve models and build APIs around LLMs and RAG applications.
  • Students and self-taught programmers ready to build real, portfolio-worthy projects instead of toy examples.