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FastAPI

FastAPI

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What is FastAPI?

It is a modern, fast (high-performance), web framework for building APIs with Python 3.6+ based on standard Python type hints.

FastAPI is a tool in the Microframeworks category of a tech stack.

Key Features

Very high performance, on par with NodeJS and GoIncrease the speed to develop features by about 200% to 300%Reduce about 40% of human (developer) induced errorsGreat editor support. Completion everywhere. Less time debuggingDesigned to be easy to use and learn. Less time reading docsMinimize code duplication. Multiple features from each parameter declaration. Fewer bugsGet production-ready code. With automatic interactive documentation

FastAPI Pros & Cons

Pros of FastAPI

  • ✓Python
  • ✓Rapid Development
  • ✓Documentation
  • ✓Super Lightweight
  • ✓Open Source
  • ✓Fast performance
  • ✓Add a pro

Cons of FastAPI

No cons listed yet.

FastAPI Alternatives & Comparisons

What are some alternatives to FastAPI?

ExpressJS

ExpressJS

Express is a minimal and flexible node.js web application framework, providing a robust set of features for building single and multi-page, and hybrid web applications.

Flask

Flask

Flask is intended for getting started very quickly and was developed with best intentions in mind.

Django REST framework

Django REST framework

It is a powerful and flexible toolkit that makes it easy to build Web APIs.

Sinatra

Sinatra

Sinatra is a DSL for quickly creating web applications in Ruby with minimal effort.

Koa

Koa

Koa aims to be a smaller, more expressive, and more robust foundation for web applications and APIs. Through leveraging generators Koa allows you to ditch callbacks and greatly increase error-handling. Koa does not bundle any middleware.

TypeORM

TypeORM

It supports both Active Record and Data Mapper patterns, unlike all other JavaScript ORMs currently in existence, which means you can write high quality, loosely coupled, scalable, maintainable applications the most productive way.

FastAPI Integrations

Python, OpenAPI, PyWebIO, PropelAuth, Qdrant and 7 more are some of the popular tools that integrate with FastAPI. Here's a list of all 12 tools that integrate with FastAPI.

Python
Python
OpenAPI
OpenAPI
PyWebIO
PyWebIO
PropelAuth
PropelAuth
Qdrant
Qdrant
Hamilton
Hamilton
ShortLoop
ShortLoop
Haystack NLP Framework
Haystack NLP Framework
xTuring
xTuring
AgentGPT
AgentGPT
RasaGPT
RasaGPT
LLMFlows
LLMFlows

FastAPI Discussions

Discover why developers choose FastAPI. Read real-world technical decisions and stack choices from the StackShare community.

Mishkat Mustafid
Mishkat Mustafid

Feb 24, 2023

Needs adviceonNext.jsNext.jsFastAPIFastAPIDjangoDjango

I need to build a virtual trading website for a client. I'm considering Next.js for the frontend but can't decide whether to use FastAPI or Django as the backend.

I'll use PostgreSQL for the database. Also, there will be a Mobile version of the website using Flutter. It needs to be able to connect with the backend.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

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Arthur Henrique Della Fraga
Arthur Henrique Della Fraga

Software Solution Architect

Dec 7, 2022

Needs adviceonPostmanPostmanFastAPIFastAPI

I'm starting to implement a new full-stack application and adopting an API-first development approach. Right now deciding which of these tools to use to build, mock and track the evolution of my just-born OpenAPI specification.

I'm already familiar with Postman when it comes to consuming ready-to-use implemented API, but not yet with its API-build features. As well as I barely know how FastAPI could help with this goal.

I would like to understand if there'd be a big difference of usage and capabilities between these tools. And any other one that could help on development, test and documentation of a REST API.

Thanks a lot for helping on this!

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willbeckh
willbeckh

Nov 15, 2022

Needs adviceonFastAPIFastAPI

Hello, I am trying to build a hobby API that can handle B2B tasks for the supply chain management process. And can be consumed to fit different platforms, such as, mobile applications(android, Ios), & a web app. I am not experienced in building enterprise-grade software. So, I am seeking advice if FastAPI can be used for such software and any other tools or stacks I can apply. Thank you in advance.

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Oswald Gyabaah
Oswald Gyabaah

Apr 12, 2022

Needs adviceonDjangoDjangoFastAPIFastAPI

I need to build a full authentication and authorisation service, one of many services in my application. I am deciding between Django and FastAPI to implement this service. The full scope of the service will be authentication, roles and permissions.

My major concerns are developer experience and time savings. Please advise with reasons to choose one over the other.

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Dat Tran
Dat Tran

Oct 15, 2021

Needs adviceonDjangoDjangoFastAPIFastAPIReactReact

I'm a Data Engineer, looking to build some web apps in my spare time, especially on weekends. I'm debating between choosing Django over FastAPI. What I am pondering are performance, development speed, ease of management, scalability, and support if I ever need to use another frontend framework (eg React). Please help me with advice, I would appreciate it!

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