Working with Data

Data handling is the backbone of any web application, and this chapter is dedicated to mastering this critical aspect. You will embark on a journey of working with data in FastAPI, where you’ll learn the intricacies of integrating, managing, and optimizing data storage using both Structured Query Language (SQL) and NoSQL databases. We’ll cover how FastAPI, combined with powerful database tools, can create efficient and scalable data management solutions.

Starting with SQL databases, you’ll get hands-on experience in setting up a database, implementing create, read, update and delete (CRUD) operations, and understanding the nuances of working with SQLAlchemy – a popular object-relational mapping (ORM) option for Python. We’ll then shift gears to NoSQL databases, delving into the world of MongoDB. You’ll learn how to integrate it with FastAPI, handle dynamic data structures, and leverage the flexibility and scalability of...