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Implement OCR API Using FastAPI - 1

Explore how to build an OCR API by setting up a Python virtual environment and creating default FastAPI routes. Understand how to implement the read_image() function to extract text from images using Tesseract, including handling asynchronous operations and errors effectively.

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Create a virtual environment for our API

It is a best practice to create a virtual environment whenever you create a new project. You can follow one of the two options below:

  • Using the Anaconda Prompt:

    • Start the Anaconda Prompt.

    • Run the following command:

      conda create -n env_name python=3.7

      You can specify any env_name you like and the desired Python version.

    • Activate your virtual environment by running the following command:

      conda activate env_name

    • Your environment is now activated and you can install whichever packages you need in this virtual environment.

  • Using venv package:

    • Start the Command Prompt.

    • If you ...