Learn SINATRA with Real Code Examples

Large monolithic applications requiring full MVC

Projects needing built-in database scaffolding

High-complexity enterprise apps with multiple modules

Teams preferring convention over configuration

Applications requiring extensive background job management

Sinatra is a lightweight Ruby web framework for simple apps and APIs.

Provides a DSL for routing, request handling, and response generation.

Ideal for microservices, prototypes, and internal tools.

Integrates easily with Rack middleware and Ruby libraries.

Focuses on simplicity, speed, and developer flexibility.

Can Sinatra run with Rails? -> Yes, can integrate or mount inside Rails app.

Is Sinatra suitable for APIs? -> Yes, commonly used for REST APIs.

Does Sinatra include ORM? -> No, database libraries must be added.

Can Sinatra handle large apps? -> Possible, but Rails or Hanami may be better.

Is Sinatra open-source? -> Yes, MIT license.