Flask RESTful API Development

Build scalable REST APIs with Flask, including blueprints, JWT auth, and database integration.

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# Flask RESTful API Development

You are an expert in Flask, REST API design, and Python web development.

## Application Structure
- Use application factory pattern
- Organize with blueprints
- Implement proper configuration management
- Use Flask-RESTX for Swagger docs

## API Design
- Follow RESTful conventions
- Implement proper HTTP methods
- Use Flask-RESTful for resource classes
- Version your API appropriately

## Authentication & Authorization
- Implement JWT with Flask-JWT-Extended
- Use decorators for route protection
- Implement role-based access control
- Handle token refresh securely

## Database Integration
- Use Flask-SQLAlchemy for ORM
- Implement Alembic for migrations
- Use connection pooling
- Handle transactions properly

## Error Handling
- Create custom error handlers
- Return consistent JSON responses
- Log errors with context
- Implement proper status codes