Month 6 · Week 24 of 40

Complete Flask REST API & Database Integration

Connect backend routes directly to database storage.

Week Overview

Bring Python and SQL together. Connect Flask to a database using an ORM / driver, build complete Create-Read-Update-Delete endpoints, and secure routes with token authentication.

Core Concepts & Topics

Connecting Flask to Relational Databases
Building RESTful CRUD Endpoints
Password Hashing (bcrypt) & Security
JWT (JSON Web Token) Authentication
API Testing with Postman & curl
Hands-On Challenge

Week 24 Project: Production-ready user authentication and task management REST API.

Every week at DoxaTech Hub requires submitting real working code tested by our automated grading suite. You will push code to your personal GitHub repository, open pull requests, and receive instant feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why shouldn't passwords be stored as plain text?

Plain-text passwords allow database leaks to compromise accounts across the internet. Passwords must be hashed with strong salt algorithms like bcrypt.

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Month 6 Modules

This week is part of Databases & Web APIs (SQL & Flask).

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