Learn FASTAPI-REST with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Path operation functions handle requests
Dependency injection system for shared services
Middleware for request/response processing
Asynchronous route handling via async/await
Automatic schema generation via type hints
Rendering Model
Request received by ASGI server
Middleware optionally processes request
Path operation function executes business logic
Response generated and returned
OpenAPI docs auto-generated from type hints
Architectural Patterns
ASGI async request handling
Dependency injection for services
Middleware for request/response pipeline
Service layer for business logic
Routing layer for URL mapping
Real World Architectures
High-performance REST API serving thousands of requests/sec
ML model serving with async endpoints
Microservices with async workflows
WebSocket endpoints for real-time updates
Event-driven system with async background tasks
Design Principles
High performance with async I/O
Developer productivity and readability
Automatic data validation and documentation
Minimal boilerplate
Extensible and modular design
Scalability Guide
Use async functions for concurrent requests
Leverage Uvicorn/Gunicorn for multiple workers
Use connection pooling for databases
Horizontal scaling with multiple server instances
Monitor with Prometheus or similar tools
Migration Guide
Update Python and FastAPI version
Refactor deprecated API calls
Test path operations and dependencies
Deploy incrementally in production
Monitor logs and performance