# perwendel/spark-kotlin **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/perwendel-spark-kotlin).** _How this analysis was created: the description and tags below were written by an AI model that read this project's README and public documentation pages; stars, license and language come straight from the GitHub API. The model does not read the source code._ 983 stars · 42 forks · Kotlin · Apache-2.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/perwendel/spark-kotlin - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/perwendel-spark-kotlin.md ## Description Spark-kotlin is a lightweight web framework for the Java Virtual Machine that provides a domain-specific language for building server-side applications. It functions as an HTTP request router, allowing developers to map URL patterns and request methods to functional handlers to process web traffic. The framework utilizes a static method-based syntax to configure the embedded server runtime and manage network connections. It supports real-time bidirectional communication through an event-driven lifecycle for web sockets, enabling the definition of handlers for connection events and incoming data streams. Beyond core routing, the framework provides capabilities for managing server settings, such as port configuration and thread pool allocation, as well as tools for redirecting web traffic. It is designed for the development of web services and microservices by translating idiomatic language features into underlying server operations. ## Tags ### Web Development - [JVM Web Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/jvm-web-frameworks.md) — Functions as a minimal server-side library for routing and network management on the JVM. - [Web Framework Route Handlers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/backend-development/web-frameworks/routing-request-handling/http-request-handlers/path-based-handler-routings/web-framework-route-handlers.md) — Maps HTTP methods and URL patterns to handler functions for processing web traffic. ([source](https://github.com/perwendel/spark-kotlin/blob/master/README.md)) - [Embedded Web Servers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/embedded-web-servers.md) — Provides a lightweight web server component that embeds directly into the application process. - [HTTP Request Routing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/http-request-routing.md) — Directs incoming web traffic to specific logic based on URL patterns and request methods. - [Lightweight Web Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/lightweight-web-frameworks.md) — Enables building efficient web services using a concise syntax for mapping requests to handlers. - [Kotlin Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/server-side-frameworks/kotlin-frameworks.md) — Provides a Kotlin-based domain-specific language for building HTTP services and WebSocket handlers. - [Functional Route Handlers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/web-infrastructure-deployment/web-infrastructure-servers/http-frameworks/http-route-handlers/pattern-based-route-mapping/functional-route-handlers.md) — Maps URL patterns to functional handlers for processing incoming network requests. - [Real-Time Communication](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/real-time-communication.md) — Supports bidirectional data streaming between clients and servers via WebSocket event handlers. - [Server Port and Service Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/web-development/server-runtimes/server-port-and-service-configuration.md) — Allows configuration of server parameters like ports and thread pools. ([source](https://github.com/perwendel/spark-kotlin/blob/master/README.md)) ### Networking & Communication - [HTTP Request Routers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/networking/http-request-routers.md) — Acts as an HTTP request router for mapping URL patterns to functional handlers. - [Connection Lifecycle Events](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/connection-lifecycle-events.md) — Supports real-time communication by registering callback functions for WebSocket connection lifecycle events. - [Websocket Connection Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/connection-management/websocket-connection-managers.md) — Handles bidirectional WebSocket communication with lifecycle event management. ([source](https://github.com/perwendel/spark-kotlin/blob/master/README.md)) ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [Web Server Configurations](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/infrastructure/configuration-policy-enforcement/web-server-configurations.md) — Provides capabilities for customizing the runtime environment of the embedded web server. ### Programming Languages & Runtimes - [Static Method DSLs](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/programming-languages-runtimes/class-method-definitions/static-methods/static-method-dsls.md) — Uses a static method-based DSL to configure the server runtime. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [General-Purpose Thread Pools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/alert-thresholds/thread-pool/configurable-worker-thread-pools/general-purpose-thread-pools.md) — Manages concurrent traffic by delegating connections to a configurable pool of worker threads. ### Part of an Awesome List - [Web & Network Frameworks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/awesome-lists/devtools/web-network-frameworks.md) — A Spark DSL in idiomatic kotlin // dependency: com.sparkjava1.0.0-alpha