Build a REST API with validation schemas and Swagger documentation using Fastify, a high-performance Node.js framework. Learn how to set up a basic server, create routes, implement data handling, and utilize Fastify's features for efficient API development. Explore topics such as validation schemas, controllers, and Swagger integration. Practice creating, reading, updating, and deleting items through hands-on coding examples. Gain insights into Fastify's performance advantages over Express and access additional resources for further learning.