•Understand the fundamentals of REST APIs and how they work

•Set up and configure Django for API development

•Use Django REST Framework (DRF) to build scalable and maintainable APIs

•Implement authentication methods including Basic, Token, and JWT authentication

•Manage user permissions and access control using Django permissions

•Optimize API performance with pagination, filtering, and ordering

•Implement throttling to prevent API abuse and enhance security

•Write and run automated tests for API endpoints using Django’s testing framework

•Deploy a fully functional REST API with best practices

•Gain hands-on experience by building an IMDB API clone with real-world features