How to create an API in Python

You can create a simple API using Python. Here’s how you can do it using the Flask framework, a popular choice for creating web applications and APIs in Python:

1. Install Flask:
   If you don’t have Flask installed, you can install it using the following command:

   pip install Flask

2. Create API Endpoint:
   Create a new Python file for your API, let’s call it “app.py”.
3. Write Python Code:
   Open “app.py” and add the following code:

from flask import Flask, jsonify

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route('/api/example', methods=['GET'])
def example_api():
    response = {"message": "Hello, this is a simple API created with apiz.org!"}
    return jsonify(response)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    app.run(debug=True)

This code creates a Flask app, defines an API endpoint, and returns a JSON response when you access the endpoint.

4. Run the Application:
   Open a terminal, navigate to the directory containing “app.py,” and run the following command:

   python app.py

The development server will start, and you can access the API at

#Use HTTP, not HTTPS
https://localhost:5000/api/example

When you access the URL, you’ll see the JSON response:

{"message":"Hello, this is a simple API!"}

Using Flask makes it easy to create APIs in Python, and you can expand this example to create more complex APIs with multiple endpoints, database interactions, authentication, and more. Just like with PHP, ensure you follow security best practices when building your API.