Learning Sinatra

Design and deploy your own web application in minutes using SinatraAbout This BookExploit Sinatra to design a web applicationIntegrate external, internal, and inline CSS and use some popular CSS frameworksDeploy an application onto your own server or on a cloud application platformWho This Book Is ForLearning Sinatra is a great place to start your first Sinatra application. It doesn't matter whether you have written a web application before or not, though some basic knowledge of programming is essential.What You Will LearnInstall and set up Ruby and SinatraWork with layouts and template routesExtend the code to include CSS in different waysCreate projects and understand MVCDesign the front-end with Twitter BootstrapUse the MySQL/SQLite gem to communicate with databasesImplement sessions that can be used across multiple pagesUtilize the innovative and user-friendly features of ORMsIn DetailSinatra is a Ruby framework that is widely used in the Industry. You can use it to make a single-page web app or a large-scale one. With the increased online footprint, you can create and deploy your own application.Whether you are brand-new to online learning or a seasoned expert, this book will provide you with the skills you need to successfully create, customize, and deploy a Sinatra application. Starting from the beginning, this book will cover how to install Ruby and Sinatra, construct the back-end, design and customize the front-end layout, and utilize the innovative and user-friendly features of ORMs. By sequentially working through the steps in each chapter, you will quickly master Sinatra's features to create your own application.With ample screenshots and code that offers a play-by-play account of how to build an application, Learning Sinatra will ensure your success with this cutting-edge framework.Style and approachThis book takes a step-by-step approach to Sinatra and explains it in a conversational and easy-to-follow style. A simple project is used as a base to explain each topic. The code and screenshots included add to the ease of learning.