Best of RailsOctober 2023

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier Hansson·3y

    You can't get faster than No Build

    The article discusses the state of the art in building JavaScript and CSS, highlighting the use of import maps, HTTP/2, and modern browser support. It mentions the native support for bun in Rails 7.1 and the fast and simple approach of using Hotwire and No Build.

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier Hansson·3y

    Buying the seller

    The last time I really felt this was when we switched to Braintree for our payment processing. Bryan Johnson, the company's CEO, was based in Chicago while Jason and I were both there too. This is one of those unique advantages available to small and medium-sized businesses, and any type of startup.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·3y

    Adam Wathan - Tailwind CSS: It looks awful, and it works - Rails World 2023

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    Avatar of dhhDavid Heinemeier Hansson·3y

    One happy Rails World

    Rails World conference was a roaring success, with an electric vibe and many new announcements. The event brought together developers from the Rails ecosystem, including the largest gathering of the Rails core team. The conference showcased the deep interactions and excitement of the attendees, highlighting the positive impact of Ruby on Rails.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·3y

    Performance Guide to create 100k records in less than 3s using Ruby on Rails

    This article explores different methods to efficiently create 100,000 records in Ruby on Rails. It compares methods such as '.save', '.create', '.insert_all', '.upsert_all', and ActiveRecord-Import. The article provides benchmark results and recommendations for selecting the appropriate method based on the specific needs.