LittleLemons

Backend Developer Course by Meta.

Course 1 - Introduction to Back-End Development

Topics Covered

• Distinguish between front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers.
• Create and style a webpage with HTML and CSS.
• The benefits of working with UI frameworks.

Skills

• Data Modeling
• Web Applications
• Cloud Computing

Course 2 - Programming in Python

Topics Covered

• Foundational programming skills with basic Python Syntax.
• How to use objects, classes and methods.

Skills

• Python
• Linux
• Web Development
• Bash (Unix Shell)

Course 3 - Version Control

Topics Covered

• Implement Version Control systems.
• Navigate and configure using the command line.
• Use a GitHub repository. Create a GitHub repository.
• Manage code revisions.

Skills

• Git
• Github
• Mercurial
• Linux

Course 4 - Introduction to Databases for Back-End Development

Topics Covered

• Concepts and principles that underpin how databases work.
• Plan and execute a simple database development project.

Skills

• SQLite
• Algorithms
• Data Structure

Course 5 - Django Web Framework

Course details

Topics Covered

• Build a web server.
• Data modeling.
• Implement web security best practices.

Skills

• Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
• HTML
• Production environments
• JavaScript
• Django (Web Framework)

Course 6 - APIs

Course details

Topics Covered

• API development.
• Principles of REST architecture.
• Build a basic API.

Skills

• Debugging
• Authentication and Authorization
• REST APIs

Course 7 -The Full Stack

Course details

Topics Covered

• Build a Django app.
• Use the full stack.
• Configure an environment.

Skills

• MySQL
• Database (DBMS)
• Database administration

Course 8 - Back-End Developer Capstone

Course details

Topics Covered

• Create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints.
• Connect Django to a MySQL database.

Skills

• Django (Web Framework)
• MySQL
• API endpoints

Course 9: Coding Interview Preparation

Course details

Topics Covered

• Prepare for a coding interview.
• Prepare for a Meta interview.
• Solve problems using code.

Skills

• Cloud Hosting

• Application Programming Interfaces (API)

• Python

• Django (Web Framework)

Meta Developer Backend Developer Capstone

Description

Welcome to the comprehensive guide for the final assignment of the Backend Developer Capstone Course within the Meta Backend Developer Professional Certificate on Coursera. This guide is tailored to new users who are taking their first steps into the world of Django and APIs. We will walk you through the project's structure, installation, setup, environment variables, API endpoints, and testing procedures in detail.

Project Structure

This project consists of two key applications: api and restaurant. The api app handles the API endpoints for the project, while the restaurant app serves as the frontend. The config directory within the project folder holds crucial project settings.

Installation

To get started, follow these steps:

1. Install the project dependencies using the following command:

   pipenv install

2. Activate the virtual environment:

   pipenv shell

Setup

Configure your project's database settings in the settings.py file. The default settings are provided for a MySQL database, but you should adjust them according to your local setup.

# settings.py

DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.mysql',
        'NAME': 'littlelemon',
        'HOST': 'localhost',
        'PORT': '3306',
        'USER': 'admin',
        'PASSWORD': '',
        'OPTIONS': {
            'init_command': "SET sql_mode='STRICT_TRANS_TABLES'",
        },
    },
}

Environment Variables

For secure API requests in the restaurant app, you'll need to set up environment variables. Follow these steps:

1. Inside the restaurant app folder, create a file named .env and add the following lines, replacing your_username and your_password with your actual credentials:

   USERNAME=your_username
   PASSWORD=your_password
   

2. Make sure to have django-environ installed. You can install it by running:

   pipenv install

API Endpoints

The api app provides four main endpoints, each with its own set of actions and authentication requirements. You'll need to use JSON Web Tokens (JWT) for authorization. Here's how you can interact with these endpoints:

API Endpoints for api App

1. Menu Items

   • GET: Retrieve all menu items (Requires Token)
   • POST: Create a new menu item (Requires Token)

2. Menu Item Detail

   • GET: Retrieve details of a menu item (Requires Token)
   • PUT: Update a menu item (Requires Token)
   • PATCH: Partially update a menu item (Requires Token)
   • DELETE: Delete a menu item (Requires Token)

3. Bookings

   • GET: Retrieve all bookings (Requires Token)
   • POST: Create a new booking (Requires Token)

4. Booking Detail

   • GET: Retrieve details of a booking (Requires Token)
   • PUT: Update a booking (Requires Token)
   • PATCH: Partially update a booking (Requires Token)
   • DELETE: Delete a booking (Requires Token)