Python Django: REST API Crash Course for Beginners - 2026

DRF (Django Rest Framework) simplified Introduction | Theory and hands-on demonstrations

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This course is primarily intended for developers who have a basic knowledge of Django and ZERO knowledge of REST API's.

If you have primarily front-end development skills you'll be able to master the hidden language of the backend, since you will understand what is happening 'under the hood'. This will give you more confidence and broaden your understanding of how the front-end and back-end communicate with each other.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

- Create a virtual environment

- Initialise the DRF (Django Rest Framework)

- Create your serializer

- Create your view endpoints

- Handle POST, GET, PUT and DELETE requests

- Learn how to consume your API

- Understand one of the most complex concepts in back-end development

- Create a CRUD API

- Create a Register and Login API

I want to help YOU to build your very own REST API with Python and Django.

The Python Django: Build a Simple REST API for Beginners course has been structured in a simple and logical order. Everything that has been designed from the styling to the graphics and topics covered is crafted with the absolute duty of care towards the student.

• It consists of practical hands-on demonstrations.

• The course is structured in a logical and cohesive way - not just random lectures here there and everywhere.

• It starts off very simple and then builds on gradually throughout the course.

• The course includes the full project source code.

The Python Django: Build a Simple REST API for Beginners course is a highly practical course and allows you to apply your knowledge

Your instructor:

My name is Arno Pretorius. I'm a qualified IT teacher who has taught programming both in-person and online. My main passions are teaching and technology, so I thought why not just combine the best of both worlds to create something truly amazing and valuable. Over the years, I have created and deployed many real-world Django-based applications, including a job portal for university graduates and an exclusive social network.

I'm a Software developer, an AWS Solutions Architect and Developer associate. I have a keen interest in cloud computing, web development and everything that relates to programming and technology.

So, let's go and become fluent in Django.

Trust me you are in good hands!

This course also comes with:

- 3 hours of on-demand video

- Full lifetime access

- A Udemy certificate of completion

- Access on mobile and TV

Join me in this course if you want to master the fundamentals of learning how to build a REST API with Django.