Hi there,

Debugging FastAPI apps in VSCode often feels harder than it needs to be. Between uvicorn, browser requests, and vague errors, it’s enough to make anyone pull their hair out.

In today’s video, I’ll show you how to set up the perfect debugging environment so you can find and squash those bugs like a pro.

🔥 Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to set up a debugging configuration in VSCode that works seamlessly with FastAPI.
Why breakpoints, logpoints, and conditional breakpoints are your secret weapons.
A game-changing feature that makes debugging APIs a breeze by automatically opening your browser.

I even dive into some debugging history (fun fact: the first bug was literally a bug 🪲).

Cheers,

Arjan

# News

Lazy Self-Installing Python Scripts With uv

Wish your Python scripts could handle their own dependencies? Trey Hunner’s latest blog post introduces lazy self-installation with the uv package. Check it out here.

This approach lets your script:

Set up its own virtual environment
Install dependencies automatically
Keep your global Python installation clean

I’ve also explored this in my recent video on uv, showing how to use it in your projects. 👉 If you’ve missed it you can watch my video here to see how uv makes Python scripts smarter and easier to share!

Python Set Comprehensions

Did you know you can create sets in Python with just one line? 🎯 Set comprehensions are like list comprehensions but ensure all elements are unique. They’re perfect for simplifying your code and keeping it clean.

Dive deeper into this neat trick with Real Python’s guide. 🚀

# Community

CRUD APIs are simple, right? Create, Read, Update, Delete. But what if this simplicity is causing tight coupling, making your systems harder to evolve? 🤔

In an interesting discussion on the Discord server, the community members explored why exposing your database structures might not be the best design choice and how domain-driven design (DDD) can offer more flexibility for growing applications. 🚀

One member shared a real-world project where CRUD quickly hit its limits, leading to powerful insights about focusing on business processes instead of raw data.

🔗 Curious to know more? Click here to read the full thread and join the conversation!

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