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reply user548215 <user548215 gmail.com> writes:
Hello, I've been learning the D programming language for a while 
now and I want to develop web applications. I've looked into the 
Handy Http package and can write simple programs on my own, but I 
want to use the D language for a comprehensive project.

What do you think I can use on the Web side? Would Handy Http be 
sufficient for both HTTP and WebSocket endpoints? I want to use 
an HTTP server by taking my own security measures, as solutions 
similar to Vibe.d might be slow.

Also, what can I use in the D language to perform database 
queries? Do you have a library to recommend? I will be using a 
PostgreSQL database.

Although it's possible to use more advantageous languages for web 
operations, I like this language, so I want to start developing a 
project, even if it's a simple one.
Sep 05 2023
parent reply Sergey <kornburn yandex.ru> writes:
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 14:27:09 UTC, user548215 wrote:

 Hello, I've been learning the D programming language for a 
 while now and I want to develop web applications.


Hi,

Handy and Serverino both are fine as minimalistic servers.

If you want more power you can try arsd cgi solution. It is also 
has some database packages from the same author - 
https://arsd-official.dpldocs.info/arsd.postgres.html

Otherwise there are several drivers available in DUB registry.
Sep 05 2023
next sibling parent Adam D Ruppe <destructionator gmail.com> writes:
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 14:38:34 UTC, Sergey wrote:

 Handy and Serverino both are fine as minimalistic servers.


im curious, makes them more minimalistic than the cgi.d?

of course cgi.d has tons of options and expansions and such but 
if you don't use them you have a pretty small core which i 
imagine are all comparable


 If you want more power you can try arsd cgi solution. It is 
 also has some database packages from the same author - 
 https://arsd-official.dpldocs.info/arsd.postgres.html


indeed. i should warn you im in the middle of making some minor 
changes to that right now, i think i'll have it restablized by 
friday's 11.1 release but there is a small regression in the 
11.0.1 current version (which you might not notice to be fair but 
it broke to!int(database_row[0]), you'd have to 
`to!int(database_row[0].toString)` to work around rn whcih feels 
silly lol)
Sep 05 2023
prev sibling parent reply user548215 <user548215 gmail.com> writes:
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 14:38:34 UTC, Sergey wrote:

 Hi,

 Handy and Serverino both are fine as minimalistic servers.

 Otherwise there are several drivers available in DUB registry.


Hello, I'm grateful for your response. I'm currently using 'handy 
httpd,' which is a minimalist web server. I'm interested in 
finding out if there are other users in the community who also 
use this server, as well as learning about its advantages and 
disadvantages. If you have any recommendations for a more 
effective minimalist http server, I'm open to alternatives.

Do you have any suggestions for a current and reliable database 
driver that I could use in the D language? 'dpq2' appears to have 
received the latest updates; however, if you have different and 
more effective recommendations, I'm considering those as well.
Sep 05 2023
parent reply Sergey <kornburn yandex.ru> writes:
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 15:16:28 UTC, user548215 wrote:

 Hello, I'm grateful for your response. I'm currently using 
 'handy httpd,' which is a minimalist web server. I'm interested 
 in finding out if there are other users in the community who 
 also use this server, as well as learning about its advantages 
 and disadvantages. If you have any recommendations for a more 
 effective minimalist http server, I'm open to alternatives.


It really depends on what is your requirements.
Great thing about all before mentioned solutions that authors are 
very kind to answer questions.

Btw please feel free to join Discord channel as well. There are 
some discussions about http servers and web dev in general. I 
find it more active and pleasant than this forum.


 Do you have any suggestions for a current and reliable database 
 driver that I could use in the D language? 'dpq2' appears to 
 have received the latest updates; however, if you have 
 different and more effective recommendations, I'm considering 
 those as well.


I haven’t used any of them yet. I’m also interested in the 
comparison of coverage and easy of usage of those solutions.
Sep 05 2023
parent reply user548215 <user548215 gmail.com> writes:
On Tuesday, 5 September 2023 at 15:59:06 UTC, Sergey wrote:

 It really depends on what is your requirements.


I'm not completely sure about my requirements yet, but I'm open 
to building something from scratch if necessary. The main reason 
I prefer using the D language is to contribute to the community 
and increase the usefulness of the D language through a couple of 
web projects I have. So, when starting the project, I'd like to 
use a strong HTTP server that can solve various issues. 'Handy 
Http' was a pretty user-friendly server for me, but if you 
recommend a better option, I'm also willing to consider using it.


 Btw please feel free to join Discord channel as well. There are 
 some discussions about http servers and web dev in general. I 
 find it more active and pleasant than this forum.


Can you share the Discord server link with me? I enjoy talking to 
web developers in the D language.
Sep 05 2023
parent "Richard (Rikki) Andrew Cattermole" <richard cattermole.co.nz> writes:
On 06/09/2023 5:59 AM, user548215 wrote:

     Btw please feel free to join Discord channel as well. There are some
     discussions about http servers and web dev in general. I find it
     more active and pleasant than this forum.
 
 Can you share the Discord server link with me? I enjoy talking to web 
 developers in the D language.


On the main website under community the link is there.

https://discord.com/invite/bMZk9Q4
Sep 05 2023