What is Flask-RESTful and how do I get started with it?

What is Flask-RESTful and how do I get started with it?

Flask-RESTful is an extension for Flask that simplifies the creation of REST APIs. To get started, you need to install Flask and Flask-RESTful.

How do I install Flask and Flask-RESTful?

You can install them using pip. Run pip install Flask Flask-RESTful in your terminal.

Can you show me a simple example of a REST API using Flask-RESTful?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

from flask import Flask
from flask_restful import Resource, Api

app = Flask(__name__)
api = Api(app)

class HelloWorld(Resource):
    def get(self):
        return {'hello': 'world'}

api.add_resource(HelloWorld, '/')

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(debug=True)

What are some best practices for building APIs with Flask-RESTful?

Some best practices include using proper HTTP methods, structuring your endpoints logically, and implementing error handling.