Scalatra in Action

SummaryScalatra in Actionintroduces the Scalatra framework and the Sinatra model. It covers the framework in its entirety, starting with concepts like request routing, input handling, actions, and HTTP responses, then proceeds to more advanced topics, such as data access, handling heavy load, asynchronicity, securing applications, designing and documenting RESTful APIs, and real-time web programming.Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.About the TechnologyScalatra is a lightweight Scala web framework similar to the popular Ruby-based Sinatra. Its perfect for running real-time applications on multicore servers, and is a fast way to spin up web apps and build HTTP APIs for mobile, Backbone.js, and AngularJS apps.About the BookScalatra in Actioncovers the Scalatra framework in its entirety, starting with concepts such as request routing, input handling, actions, and HTTP responses. For readers who dont already know Scala, the book introduces the Scala language and sbt, the Simple Build Tool. Youll learn how to use Scalatras powerful templating engine, Scalate. It also covers advanced topics such as data access, handling heavy load, asynchronicity, securing your application, designing RESTful APIs, and real-time web programming. What's InsideMake clean templates using ScalateIntegrate with libraries that supplement ScalatraWrite tests using Specs2Integrate Scalatra with databasesAbout the ReaderReaders should be familiar with the basics of HTTP, REST, and web applications. No experience with Scalatra, Sinatra, or Scala is required.About the AuthorsDave Hrycyszyn is technical director for a London-based agency specializing in agile software design and development. Stefan Ollinger is an active Scalatra contributor. Ross A. Baker is a Senior Cloud Engineer, a Scalate commiter, and organizer of the Indy Scala meetup.Table of ContentsPART 1 INTRODUCTION TO SCALATRAIntroduction A taste of Scalatra Routing Working with user input PART 2 COMMON DEVELOPMENT TASKS Handling JSON Handling files Server-side templating Testing Configuration, build, and deployment Working with a database PART 3 ADVANCED TOPICS Authentication Asynchronous programming Creating a RESTful JSON API with Swagger