RunAPI just got a solid upgrade.
The latest version introduces schema support, improves internal architecture, and sets the foundation for better testing and database extensibility — while keeping RunAPI lightweight and developer-friendly.
If you’re building APIs with Python and like file-based routing + FastAPI under the hood, this release is for you.
✨ What’s New in This Release
✅ Schema Support (Big One)
RunAPI now supports schemas, making it easier to:
- Define request and response models
- Validate inputs consistently
- Keep APIs structured as they grow
This brings RunAPI closer to real-world production needs while still keeping things simple.
🧹 Code Quality Improvements
A number of internal improvements were merged to clean things up:
- Python 3.12 compatibility fixes (
datetime.utcnow()→datetime.now(timezone.utc)) - Safer handling of non-Pydantic models
- Removed deprecated Pydantic v1 patterns
- Better module loading safety checks
- Cleaner route name generation
These changes don’t affect public APIs but make RunAPI more robust and future-proof.
🗄️ Storage: In-Memory + SQLAlchemy (Optional)
RunAPI currently supports two storage backends:
InMemory storage (default, zero dependencies)
SQLAlchemy storage (used only if SQLAlchemy is installed)
If SQLAlchemy isn’t present, RunAPI gracefully falls back to in-memory storage — no crashes, no surprises.
This keeps RunAPI:
- lightweight by default
- flexible for more serious use cases
🧠 What We’re Improving Next
With schema support in place, the next focus areas are:
🔍 Better Test Coverage
- More tests around schemas
- Edge-case tests for routing and auth
- Stronger confidence as features grow
🧩 Clear Storage Abstraction
Although InMemory and SQLAlchemy backends already exist, we want:
- a clear shared interface
- cleaner backend selection
- easier future extensions (Redis, etc.)
📚 Better Documentation & Examples
- Schema usage guides
- Storage behavior explained clearly
- Real-world CRUD examples
🤝 Want to Contribute?
RunAPI is still evolving and contributions are very welcome.
Good areas to start:
- Tests 🧪
- Docs 📖
- Storage abstraction 🗄️
- Examples & templates 🧱
👉 GitHub repo: https://github.com/Amanbig/runapi
👉 Issues: https://github.com/Amanbig/runapi/issues
🏁 Final Thoughts
This release is less about flashy features and more about laying a solid foundation.
Schemas unlock safer APIs.
Cleaner internals unlock faster development.
And the roadmap keeps RunAPI flexible without bloating it.
If you try it out, feedback is more than welcome 🙌
Happy building! 🚀