How can I get started with Sinatra for web development?

How can I get started with Sinatra for web development?

To get started with Sinatra, first ensure you have Ruby installed. Then, you can install Sinatra using the command gem install sinatra.

What are the basic features of Sinatra?

Sinatra is a lightweight web framework that allows you to create web applications quickly. It supports routing, middleware, and templates.

Can you show me a simple example of a Sinatra application?

Sure! Here’s a basic example:

require 'sinatra'

get '/' do
  'Hello, world!'
end

This code creates a simple web app that responds with 'Hello, world!' when you visit the root URL.

How do I run my Sinatra application?

You can run your Sinatra application by saving your code in a file (e.g., app.rb) and then executing ruby app.rb in your terminal.