Question 1

How do I customize the FastAPI Tortoise template for my project?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, rename .env.example to .env, and delete unnecessary components like the default items router and its tests. Then, modify the existing utilities and structure to fit your business logic, as outlined in the README.

Question 2

FastAPI Tortoise vs Django REST framework: which is better for APIs?

Accepted Answer

Choose FastAPI Tortoise if you need async performance and a modern, type-hinted approach with Tortoise ORM. Opt for Django REST framework if you prefer a synchronous, batteries-included ecosystem with built-in admin and a more established ORM.

Question 3

Can I use SQLAlchemy instead of Tortoise ORM with this template?

Accepted Answer

No, the template is tightly integrated with Tortoise ORM for async operations. Switching to SQLAlchemy would require significant rewiring of the database layer and utilities, making it impractical out-of-the-box.

Question 4

Is this template good for building microservices?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the async nature and Docker support make it suitable for microservices, but you'll need to manually add patterns like service discovery and load balancing, as the template focuses on core API setup.

Question 5

How to add authentication to FastAPI Tortoise template?

Accepted Answer

The template doesn't include authentication by default. Integrate libraries like FastAPI's OAuth2 or JWT, and extend the utilities to handle user management, following FastAPI's security documentation for implementation.

Question 6

What databases does Tortoise ORM support in this template?

Accepted Answer

Tortoise ORM supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and others. Configure your choice in the .env file and adjust database settings in the template's configuration files as per Tortoise ORM's docs.

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