Spyke
A Ruby gem for interacting with REST APIs using an ActiveRecord-like interface.
What is Spyke?
Spyke is a Ruby gem that enables developers to interact with RESTful web services using an ActiveRecord-like syntax. It abstracts HTTP requests into familiar model operations, allowing you to query, create, update, and delete remote resources as if they were local database records. The library handles JSON parsing, error mapping, and connection management, streamlining API integration in Ruby applications.
Ruby developers, particularly those using Rails, who need to consume external REST APIs and want a consistent, ActiveRecord-inspired interface to reduce complexity and boilerplate code.
Developers choose Spyke for its intuitive ActiveRecord-like API, performance optimizations for handling large JSON responses, and robust features like custom URIs, scopes, and API-side validation support. It's a maintained alternative to similar gems like Her, offering better performance and active development.
Overview
Interact with REST services in an ActiveRecord-like manner
Use Cases
Best For
- Building Rails applications that consume external REST APIs
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