A short guide to organizing FastAPI apps beyond a single main.py file. FastAPI makes it easy to start with a single main.py file. That is great for demos, prototypes, and small APIs. But once your application grows, one file can quickly turn into a mix of routes, database logic, security helpers, settings, and business rules. A clear project structure helps keep the app easier to understand, test,
The Dangerous Bugs Are the Ones That Don't Crash: Building Input Validation for My MCP Server I was building an MCP server for an event platform that automates speaker communications (confirmations, reminders, calendar invites, follow-ups). An agent created a session confirmation for "Monday March 8th." March 8th was a Sunday. I caught it. But catching it was just the beginning. The confirmation
What is FastAPI? As the name suggests, FastAPI is a modern Python framework designed for building RESTful APIs with high performance and minimal boilerplate. In 2026, it has become the industry standard because it’s exceptionally fast, reliable, and includes powerful out of the box features — such as automatic interactive documentation and native support for asynchronous programming. These comma