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More about Django · Module 11 - Building an API

11.1 Do you need an API?

14 min
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What we cover

  • Who consumes the API: mobile, JS, partners
  • Cost of maintaining two interfaces
  • HTMX as an alternative to an API
  • Designing resources before writing code
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After this lesson you will

  • Decide whether your project really needs an API
  • Compare server-rendered and API-first designs

Module 11

11.1Do you need an API? 11.2Django REST Framework basics 11.3Authentication and permissions for APIs 11.4Documenting the API 11.5A quick look at Django Ninja