Grape is a REST-like API framework for Ruby, designed to build APIs that can be mounted inside Rails applications. It provides a concise DSL for defining endpoints, handling versioning, parameter validation, and error formatting, making it a strong choice for projects with complex API requirements.
Installation is straightforward: add the gem, mount Grape in your routes, and start defining resources.
The strengths of Grape are its clarity, built-in API versioning, and strong parameter validation, while its weaknesses include added complexity compared to Rails’ built-in API mode.
Actively maintained alternatives include using Rails API-only mode for lean setups or Roda for a lightweight approach.
Installation is straightforward: add the gem, mount Grape in your routes, and start defining resources.
The strengths of Grape are its clarity, built-in API versioning, and strong parameter validation, while its weaknesses include added complexity compared to Rails’ built-in API mode.
Actively maintained alternatives include using Rails API-only mode for lean setups or Roda for a lightweight approach.