Question 1

How to add authentication to a Pliny API?

Accepted Answer

Pliny doesn't include built-in authentication; you'll need to integrate gems like JWT or Devise manually, following its mediator pattern for business logic. Check the wiki for community examples or extend endpoints with middleware.

Question 2

Pliny vs Sinatra for building APIs in Ruby

Accepted Answer

Pliny offers a more opinionated, structured framework with generators and enforced patterns, ideal for consistency in larger teams. Sinatra is lightweight and flexible, better for small, quick APIs where you want minimal overhead.

Question 3

Does Pliny support GraphQL?

Accepted Answer

No, Pliny is designed primarily for RESTful APIs and doesn't have built-in GraphQL support. You'd need to integrate GraphQL gems separately, which might conflict with its opinionated architecture.

Question 4

How to deploy a Pliny app to Heroku?

Accepted Answer

Deployment is similar to other Ruby apps; ensure a Procfile with `web: bundle exec puma` and set up database configs. Use Foreman locally for testing, but Heroku handles process management automatically.

Question 5

What are mediators in Pliny and when to use them?

Accepted Answer

Mediators handle business logic and orchestration between models and endpoints, promoting separation of concerns. Use them for complex operations like data validation or service calls, as shown in generators like `pliny-generate mediator artists/creator`.

Question 6

Can I use Pliny with existing Rails models?

Accepted Answer

It's challenging due to Pliny's different structure and dependencies; you might need to refactor models to fit its directory layout and avoid conflicts with ActiveRecord patterns in Rails.

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