API-in a-Flask

About this project

Personal project: API-in-a-Flask Tech Stack: Flask, JWT Authentication, Redis, Flask-Limiter, Flask-CORS, Python Project Type: Secure, Scalable REST API Brief Overview: This Flask-based REST API provides secure resource management with JWT authentication, rate limiting, and input validation. Designed for scalability, it utilizes Redis for efficient request tracking and security enhancements to prevent common vulnerabilities. Key Features:- JWT Authentication: Secure token-based auth using flask_jwt_extended Role-based Access Control (RBAC): Restricts resource modification to admins Rate Limiting: Protects against abuse with Redis-backed request limits CORS Handling: Enables secure cross-origin requests Secure Input Validation: Prevents shell injection & command execution Custom Security Utilities: Implements SHA-256 hashing, safe subprocess execution In-Memory Data Storage: Optimized for fast prototyping CRUD functionality