Hi, I just started backend with Ktor framework, I ...

# ktor

[Ahsan Raza]

Hi, I just started backend with Ktor framework, I see documentation about ktor but there is no help about Database Connectivity and Staf like that So any Guide about Database Connection? @hhariri @Shan @Adriano Celentano

[hhariri]

You can use anything for dB including exposed

[kevindmoore]

https://ryanharrison.co.uk/2018/04/14/kotlin-ktor-exposed-starter.html

[kevindmoore]

talks about exposed. You'll want to use that. You can use any database with it

[Ahsan Raza]

Thanks @hhariri and @kevindmoore it's very helpful for me

[Rodrigo Silva]

@Ahsan Raza - I have a small project that I use as a guide. Hope it can help you. https://github.com/rodrigodevelms/kotlin_testando_ktor_exposed

[Ahsan Raza]

I think Jooq library is better than Exposed because it generate all schema related to database automatically...... @kevindmoore @hhariri @Rodrigo Silva what's your opinion?

[hhariri]

Sorry, I’ve not used Jooq so can’t comment. But in any case Ktor is not about DBs or frameworks for these. One can use whatever they like.

[Ahsan Raza]

Thanks @hhariri Yes it's true but I want to build REST services for mobile application that's why I'm more concerned about Database with Ktor

[hhariri]

Sorry not sure how that’s related?

[kevindmoore]

@Ahsan Raza One concern is that Jooq looks like a commercial product and costs a good bit

[Gerard Klijs]

@kevindmoore It's a bit weird, but it depends on the database. It's free with PostgreSQL but not with Oracle.