Best of Rails — June 2024

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   Fireship·2y

   Ruby on Rails in 100 Seconds

   Ruby on Rails is a powerful web framework that has been used by successful internet startups for the past 20 years. It allows developers to quickly build large-scale web applications using the Ruby programming language. Rails follows the model-view-controller (MVC) pattern and includes features like active record for modeling relationships in a SQL database. With Rails, you can easily build a full stack application by installing Ruby, Rails, and SQLite, and using the Rails CLI to scaffold your project.

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   Article

   David Heinemeier Hansson·2y

   Why I retired from the tech crusades

   The post discusses the author's realization that showing something great and inspiring people is more effective in converting them to a cause than arguing with them. The author also emphasizes the importance of finding the right programming language that brings joy and passion.

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   Theo - t3․gg·2y

   We Need To Stop Pretending This Is Okay (Ruby On Rails Drama)

   The post discusses the importance of client-side JavaScript in creating a good user experience. It criticizes the Rails community for ignoring the need for client-side interactivity and highlights the advantages of technologies like Hotwire, Laravel with Inertia, and React with server components. The author emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, where both server-driven and client-driven functionalities are utilized to achieve the best user experience.

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   Ruby Flow·2y

   Creating a REST API with Ruby on Rails. Chapter 1: Initial Setup and Models

   A guide to creating a REST API with Ruby on Rails, covering topics such as authentication, authorization, serialization, and database structure.

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   Article

   Ruby Flow·2y

   Create a QR Code with a Logo

   Learn how to create a custom QR code with a logo using Ruby on Rails. This tutorial walks you through setting up a simple app, using MiniMagick and RQRCode to generate and process images, including Active Storage for uploading attachments. The process includes generating a QR code, adding a logo, and combining images to create a branded QR code.

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   thoughbot·2y

   Async Ruby on Rails

   Learn how to use async programming in Ruby on Rails to speed up your app by delaying tasks, such as sending emails, and running database queries in the background. Discover the benefits of being proactive and making parallel requests to optimize performance. Explore async views and assets, and consider using async tools for tasks like adding indexes concurrently and running tests in parallel.

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   RUBYLAND·2y

   Compress Your Images

   Learn how to compress images in your Rails application for faster downloads and reduced bandwidth usage.

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