DESCRIPTION

Scalatra is a lightweight framework for building web applications and APIs that adhere to the RESTful principles. It has its roots in Ruby’s Sinatra. Scalatra allows developers to work close to the core, the HTTP protocol, thus making it good choice when wanting to get maximum performance out of web applications.

Scalatra in Action introduces Scalatra and the Sinatra model. It covers the framework in its entirety, starting with concepts such as request routing, input handling, actions, and HTTP responses. It then proceeds to more advanced topics, such as data access, handling heavy load, asynchronicity, securing applications, designing and documenting RESTful APIs, and realtime web programming.

RETAIL SELLING POINTS

In-depth coverage of Scalatra

Gives tools needed to be successful

No previous knowledge of Scala required

AUDIENCE

Readers should be familiar with the basics of HTTP, REST and web applications. No prior experience with Scalatra, Sinatra, or Scala is required.

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY

Scalatra is a lightweight framework for building web applications and APIs that adhere to the RESTful principles. It has its roots in Ruby’s Sinatra. Scalatra allows developers to work close to the core, the HTTP protocol, thus making it good choice when wanting to get maximum performance out of your web applications.