README.md
# espresso
_This package is experimental and likely to change. Use at your own risk_
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A simple to use HTTP server built on top of erlang's cowboy.
```gleam
import espresso
import espresso/request.{Request}
import espresso/response.{send}
import espresso/router.{get}
pub fn main() {
let router =
router.new()
|> get("/", fn(_req: Request(BitString)) { send(202, "Main Route") })
espresso.start(router)
}
```
## Environment Variables
- PORT: the port to run the service on
- ESPRESSO_SIGNING_SECRET: the secret used to sign the session cookie
## Quick start
```sh
gleam run # Run the project
gleam test # Run the tests
gleam shell # Run an Erlang shell
```
## Installation
If available on Hex this package can be added to your Gleam project:
```sh
gleam add espresso
```
and its documentation can be found at <https://hexdocs.pm/espresso>.