Python: Backend APIs & Fast Automation

Python is a high-level, beginner-friendly programming language that’s used for everything from small scripts to large production systems. Its clean syntax and huge ecosystem make it perfect for backend APIs, automation, data analysis, and more.\n\nIn web development, Python shines when you pair it with frameworks like Django and FastAPI. Django gives you a full batteries-included framework (auth, ORM, admin panel), while FastAPI focuses on building fast, modern REST APIs with async support and automatic docs.\n\nOne of Python’s superpowers is automation. You can write small scripts to rename files, send emails, scrape websites, or interact with APIs. Instead of doing repetitive tasks manually, you automate them once and reuse the script whenever you need.\n\nA good mental model: use Python for anything that feels like a repeatable workflow. For example, a script that reads data from a CSV, cleans it, and pushes it into your database or a Google Sheet. Each script is like a tiny worker that never gets tired.\n\nPython also plays nicely with JavaScript/TypeScript. You can have a Next.js frontend talking to a FastAPI or Django REST backend written in Python. This lets you combine the best of both worlds: a modern React-based UI and a powerful, flexible Python server.