FastAPI Backend Audit Checklist (48 Hours)
A practical checklist for quickly finding performance, security, and reliability risks in a FastAPI codebase—plus what to fix first.
A simple ladder that keeps risk low and outcomes high.
A few concrete results from recent work.
Reduced manual quote processing with an ML-assisted pricing workflow.
Improved query performance and reduced incidents with test-first changes.
Hardened event consumers with backpressure-aware design and better observability.
Productized offers, clear deliverables, fast turnaround.
Performance + security + reliability review with a prioritized fix plan.
Ship one major feature or critical fix with PR-based delivery and handoff docs.
Advisory or hands-on leadership after we’ve shipped together.
A few products and systems I’ve built end-to-end (plus links to the rest of the portfolio).
AI-powered interview practice for engineers (FastAPI + React).
Turn Claude sessions into a searchable knowledge graph.
Learn Python by programming mBot 2 robots (FastAPI + Lit + Three.js).
Automated technical due diligence reports for investors and founders.
ADHD-optimized study sessions and planning (HTMX PWA).
AI-powered storytelling for kids (COPPA-aware product design).
Production-ready AI support agents (RAG + operator tooling).
Code, templates, and references.
My personal repos and experiments.
Product repos (including Code Atlas).
codeswiftr/code-atlas
Explore the broader portfolio.
Developer tools and services (audits, sprints, products).
Kids learning and family education products.
AI/ML tools and production patterns.
Clear communication, reliable delivery, and strong leadership.
FastAPI performance, reliability, and delivery playbooks.
A practical checklist for quickly finding performance, security, and reliability risks in a FastAPI codebase—plus what to fix first.
A lightweight process to go from “this endpoint is slow” to a concrete fix plan, with the minimum tooling required.
Drop your email to get the audit checklist and occasional notes on performance/reliability.
Tight scopes, PR-based delivery, clear communication.
Performance, security, reliability, and test posture—no fragile hacks.
Docs + walkthrough so your team can run it.
FastAPI is my most common stack, but I also work with Django/Flask and migrations to FastAPI when it’s the right move.
Yes — if scope is clear and you already have enough context. Otherwise, the audit is the fastest way to de-risk and prioritize.
Book a call and share a bit about your codebase and goals. I’ll recommend audit vs sprint and propose a fixed scope.
If your backend is slow, messy, or blocking product work, I can help you ship the next step with confidence.