Question 1

Camping vs Sinatra for small Ruby web apps?

Accepted Answer

Camping provides built-in MVC structure, making it better for organized code from the start, while Sinatra is more flexible with routing but requires custom patterns. Choose Camping if you prefer convention over configuration in minimal setups.

Question 2

How to deploy a Camping app to Heroku?

Accepted Answer

Deploy like any Rack app by creating a config.ru file, ensuring dependencies are in Gemfile, and using the Heroku CLI. The README mentions running with 'bundle exec camping', so adapt for production with a server like Puma.

Question 3

Can I use ActiveRecord with Camping?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Camping uses ActiveRecord by default for models, as seen in the skeletal example with 'Base' class. You can configure databases via standard ActiveRecord adapters, but setup is more manual than Rails' conventions.

Question 4

Is Camping good for building JSON APIs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its MVC architecture supports API development through controllers that return JSON, but you'll need to handle serialization and routing manually without built-in helpers like Rails' JBuilder or Fast JSON API.

Question 5

How to add authentication to a Camping application?

Accepted Answer

Authentication isn't built-in; implement it manually or use community plugins. The wiki may have examples, but it requires more effort compared to frameworks with dedicated authentication gems like Devise.

Question 6

What databases does Camping support?

Accepted Answer

Camping supports any database compatible with ActiveRecord, such as SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MySQL. Configuration is done through standard ActiveRecord settings, but the README doesn't specify defaults, so expect manual setup.

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