FastAPI

What FastAPI is

FastAPI is an open-source backend framework for Python projects. It is available on the web and is intended for self-hosted deployment, so it fits developers building backend software in an environment they manage. Built-in authentication is part of the framework, giving projects that need authentication a listed capability within their backend framework. FastAPI does not include an ORM, so database mapping is not included in the listed package. The framework type is backend, and Python is its primary language. Its pricing model is free, with a free plan. These details make FastAPI a focused choice for Python backend development, particularly when self-hosting and built-in authentication fit a project’s needs. Teams should account for the absence of an included ORM as they choose the rest of their stack. Its open-source license provides another clear fit point for developers selecting a framework they can use under an open-source model.

Who it suits

FastAPI suits developers building Python backend software who plan to deploy it themselves. It is a fit for projects that need built-in authentication and do not require an ORM to be included in the framework.

Getting started

1. Visit the FastAPI website
2. Use it as a Python backend framework
3. Plan to deploy it in a self-hosted environment

Verdict

Choose FastAPI for a Python backend project when self-hosted deployment, built-in authentication, and an open-source license fit your needs. Look elsewhere or account for another solution if an included ORM is important to your stack.