Explore the fundamentals of Django REST framework in this insightful 46-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2011. Gain valuable knowledge about building powerful and flexible Web APIs using Django as presenter Tom Christie introduces key concepts and features of this popular toolkit. Discover how to streamline your API development process, implement authentication and permissions, and leverage serialization techniques to create robust RESTful services. Learn best practices for designing and structuring your APIs, and understand how Django REST framework can enhance your web development workflow.