# API creation in python There are several ways to do this in an effective way. - This [tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZMpbdK0uqU) is the start of a simple way to create using a flask application and ngrok for a public api. - [ngrok](https://ngrok.com/#) - a necessary tool for api creation - pycharm is the IDE of choice here - flask application - check out debug tips - Postman is a wonderful tool to use if needing to grab APIs