webmachine
A state-machine-based REST toolkit for OCaml that implements HTTP request processing with validation, authentication, and content negotiation.
What is webmachine?
ocaml-webmachine is a REST toolkit for OCaml that implements a state-machine-based HTTP request processor on top of cohttp. It is designed to simplify the development of RESTful APIs by handling HTTP aspects like validation, authentication, and content negotiation through a structured decision diagram.
OCaml developers building RESTful APIs or HTTP-based services who need a robust, standards-compliant framework for request processing.
Developers choose ocaml-webmachine for its port of the proven webmachine design to OCaml, offering a clear, state-driven approach to API development that reduces boilerplate and ensures proper HTTP semantics.
Overview
A REST toolkit for OCaml
Use Cases
Best For
- Building RESTful APIs in OCaml with structured request handling
- Implementing HTTP content negotiation and caching logic
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