Here's a simple and responsive search form I put together for a recent side project, using Hotwire's Stimulus framework and Rails with Turbo.

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A step-by-step guide to implementing a responsive search feature using Rails, Stimulus, and Turbo Frames. The implementation includes a debounced search input that updates results without full page reloads, a clear button that appears when text is entered, and a Stimulus controller that handles form submission with a 300ms debounce timer. The search uses Turbo Frames to replace only the results section, avoiding the need for Turbo Streams, and includes a basic Rails controller action with SQL LIKE query filtering.

Building a (Very) Simple Responsive Search with Rails & Stimulus

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