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Python: Typer for Backend CLI Applications

This course will teach you how to use the Typer library to generate useful CLI tools for Python projects..

Intermediate
22m
(2)

Created by Jon Friskics

Last Updated May 14, 2025

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Python: Typer for Backend CLI Applications

This course will teach you how to use the Typer library to generate useful CLI tools for Python projects..

Intermediate
22m
(2)

Created by Jon Friskics

Last Updated May 14, 2025

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In this course, Python: Typer for Backend CLI Applications, you’ll learn to use the Typer library to generate useful CLI tools for Python projects. First, you’ll explore how easy Typer makes it to generate well-designed CLIs with simple Python functions. Next, you’ll discover how to integrate Typer into a Flask application to perform a variety of useful CLI tasks. Finally, you’ll learn how to change the colors and layouts of CLI output. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of using Typer to create clear and usable CLI tools.

Python: Typer for Backend CLI Applications
Intermediate
22m
(2)
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Jon Friskics
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Jon is an author, developer, and Pluralsight team member via codeschool.com. Lately, he's been working on content and products that help authors create content efficiently. Prior to that, he worked for several years on interactive learning at Code School, and later helped bring that to Pluralsight as Interactive Content.

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