flask-api-development

SKILL.md

Build modular Flask REST APIs with blueprints, SQLAlchemy ORM, JWT authentication, and validation.

Covers application setup, database models, JWT authentication, blueprints for modular design, request validation, and configuration management

Includes error handling middleware, CORS support, request ID tracking, and proper HTTP status code responses

Emphasizes input validation, environment-based configuration, and comprehensive logging for production readiness

Provides reference guides and best practices for structuring microservices and lightweight web services

Flask API Development

Table of Contents

Overview

When to Use

Quick Start

Reference Guides

Best Practices

Overview

Create efficient Flask APIs with blueprints for modular organization, SQLAlchemy for ORM, JWT authentication, comprehensive error handling, and proper request validation following REST principles.

When to Use