Question 1

How to handle JSON responses in Syro?

Accepted Answer

Use res.json to set the Content-Type header, but manually encode objects with JSON.dump, as shown in the README example: res.json JSON.dump(...). No automatic serialization is provided.

Question 2

Syro vs Sinatra for lightweight Ruby web apps?

Accepted Answer

Syro is more minimalist and modular, focusing solely on routing with sub-app support, while Sinatra offers built-in helpers, templates, and middleware integration. Choose Syro for fine-grained control; Sinatra for quicker feature-rich setups.

Question 3

Can I build a REST API with Syro?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Syro's HTTP method support and path capturing make it suitable for REST APIs, but you'll need to add JSON serialization, error handling, and authentication layers yourself, as it's just a router.

Question 4

How to add authentication to a Syro app?

Accepted Answer

Implement it manually or use a library like Shield; the README mentions Shield for authentication in matchers. Use on with boolean checks (e.g., on(authenticated(User))) to protect routes.

Question 5

Is Syro good for large applications?

Accepted Answer

It can scale with modular sub-apps, but lacks conventions and tooling for large teams. Expect more boilerplate for common tasks like logging or database integration compared to full frameworks.

Question 6

How to structure a modular app with Syro sub-routers?

Accepted Answer

Define separate Syro instances for modules (e.g., Admin, Users) and use run to dispatch them, sharing captures via the inbox hash, as illustrated in the modular routing example.

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