Quick Start Guide#
Welcome to the ops-db-api quick start guide! This section will help you get the API running locally and make your first API calls.
What You’ll Learn#
In this quick start guide, you’ll learn how to:
Install the API and its dependencies
Configure environment variables and services
Start the API server
Make your first authenticated API call
Run the complete stack locally with Docker Compose
Prerequisites#
Before you begin, ensure you have:
Python 3.9 or higher
Git
PostgreSQL (or Docker to run it)
Redis (or Docker to run it)
Basic familiarity with REST APIs and Python
Time Estimate#
Minimal setup: 10-15 minutes
Full Docker Compose stack: 5 minutes
First API call: 5 minutes
Next Steps#
Choose your path:
New to the project? Start with Installation
Want the fastest setup? Jump to Running Locally with Docker Compose for Docker Compose
Ready to explore? Learn about Making Your First API Call
After the Quick Start#
Once you’ve completed this guide, you should:
Understand the Design Philosophy behind the API design
Explore the Architecture Overview for technical details
Follow Tutorials to build your own endpoints