A lightweight Haskell web framework inspired by Ruby's Sinatra, using WAI and Warp for RESTful applications.
Scotty is a lightweight web framework for Haskell that enables developers to quickly build RESTful web applications. Inspired by Ruby's Sinatra, it provides a simple, declarative syntax for defining routes and handlers while leveraging the performance of the Warp webserver and the WAI interface standard.
Haskell developers looking for a minimal, unopinionated web framework to build APIs and web services without the overhead of larger frameworks.
Developers choose Scotty for its simplicity, speed, and adherence to Haskell's functional programming principles, offering a straightforward way to create web applications with minimal boilerplate and maximum flexibility.
Haskell web framework inspired by Ruby's Sinatra, using WAI and Warp (Official Repository)
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Route definitions are concise and expressive, as shown in the basic example where HTTP verbs and URL patterns map directly to handler functions with minimal boilerplate.
Does not enforce a specific templating engine; any function returning Text can be used for views, offering flexibility without lock-in.
Adheres to the Web Application Interface standard, ensuring seamless compatibility with Haskell's wide range of middleware and tools.
Uses the fast Warp webserver by default, providing efficient request handling without additional configuration, as emphasized in the README.
Lacks built-in support for common web features like authentication or database ORM, requiring manual integration of external libraries for full functionality.
The FAQ notes compilation issues on Windows with regex-posix, necessitating extra configuration steps that can hinder development in mixed environments.
While examples cover basics, in-depth guidance for complex scenarios relies on the wiki, which may be incomplete or outdated for some use cases.