How to create a REST API with Django REST framework

This tutorial provides an in-depth guide to building a CRUD API using Django REST framework (DRF), a flexible toolkit for creating web APIs. It begins by outlining the setup process for a Django project, including the installation of necessary packages and the creation of a virtual environment. The guide details the construction of a to-do list application, explaining how to set up models, serializers, and views, while emphasizing the use of RESTful principles with endpoints for GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE methods. Authentication and permission mechanisms are integrated using JWT and custom permissions to ensure secure access. The tutorial also covers customizing HTTP responses and provides best practices for testing REST APIs, highlighting the importance of using Django's testing frameworks, mocking external dependencies, and automating tests within a CI/CD pipeline. The guide concludes by encouraging readers to continue exploring DRF's capabilities and offers a brief introduction to LogRocket for error tracking.