Learning Sinatra

Design and deploy your own web application in minutes using SinatraAbout This Book- Exploit Sinatra to design a web application- Integrate external, internal, and inline CSS and use some popular CSS frameworks- Deploy 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 Learn- Install and set up Ruby and Sinatra- Work with layouts and template routes- Extend the code to include CSS in different ways- Create projects and understand MVC- Design the front-end with Twitter Bootstrap- Use the MySQL/SQLite gem to communicate with databases- Implement sessions that can be used across multiple pages- Utilize 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.