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SynopsisSummary Scalatra in Action introduces 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 Technology Scalatra is a lightweight Scala web framework similar to the popular Ruby-based Sinatra. It's 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 Book Scalatra in Action covers the Scalatra framework in its entirety, starting with concepts such as request routing, input handling, actions, and HTTP responses. For readers who don't already know Scala, the book introduces the Scala language and sbt, the Simple Build Tool. You'll learn how to use Scalatra's 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 Inside Make clean templates using Scalate Integrate with libraries that supplement Scalatra Write tests using Specs2 Integrate Scalatra with databases About the Reader Readers should be familiar with the basics of HTTP, REST, and web applications. No experience with Scalatra, Sinatra, or Scala is required. About the Authors Dave 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 Contents PART 1 INTRODUCTION TO SCALATRA Introduction 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, 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.