Simple REST API
Simple REST API project in Python and Flask
Basic dependecies
python3
Additional Libraries required
This project needs flask to be installed.
To install it, in command line:
pip install flask
How to run
Go into the api folder using command line.
Then, run command: python api.py
You will see a base url like: http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/ in the command line.
Use this URL in the browser to start with.
list users
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/all
This will return a json string containing all users.
add user
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/add?birthdate=20201111&email=SS@gmail.com&firstname=John&lastname=Smith
Change firstname, lastname, email etc. as you wish.
Note: Use the exact sequence shown in the example. Otherwise, it might not work.
remove user
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/remove?id=1
here, id is the user id you want to remove.
get user by id
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user?id=2
here, id is the user id you want to view.
grant permission for a user
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/grant?id=2
here, id is the user id you want to grant permission.
revoke permission for a user
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/revoke?id=2
here, id is the user id you want to revoke permission.
search users by last name
In the browser, type end-point as below:
http://127.0.0.1:5000/api/v1/resources/user/search?lastname=LL