ALX Backend Python

Project Overview

alx-backend-python is a backend development project that focuses on building robust and scalable backend services using Python. This project demonstrates proficiency in backend development concepts, including API design, database interaction, and deployment strategies.

Features

• API Development: Implements RESTful APIs using Python frameworks.
• Database Integration: Connects and interacts with databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Authentication: Provides mechanisms for user authentication and authorization.
• Deployment: Contains scripts and instructions for deploying the application.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• pip (Python package installer)
• Virtual environment (recommended)

Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/alx-backend-python.git

Navigate to the project directory:

bash Copy code cd alx-backend-python Create a virtual environment and activate it:

bash Copy code python3 -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use venv\Scripts\activate Install the project dependencies:

bash Copy code pip install -r requirements.txt Usage Running the Application To start the backend server, run:

bash Copy code python main.py API Endpoints GET /api/items: Retrieve a list of items. POST /api/items: Create a new item. GET /api/items/{id}: Retrieve an item by ID. PUT /api/items/{id}: Update an item by ID. DELETE /api/items/{id}: Delete an item by ID. Database Configuration Configure your database settings in config.py or the appropriate configuration file.

Testing Run the test suite using:

bash Copy code pytest Make sure to have your test database configured before running tests.

Deployment Refer to the deployment/ directory for deployment scripts and instructions. This may include Docker setup, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment steps.

Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please follow the contributing guidelines for details on how to contribute to this project.

License This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact For any questions or feedback, please contact:

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