Best of Rails — November 2024

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   David Heinemeier Hansson·2y

   Obsessive problem solving followed by aimless wandering

   The author reflects on the transition from using Apple products to a Linux-based system, highlighting recent achievements such as adopting Rails 8 with Propshaft and the authentication generator. Emphasizing the importance of sprints for significant progress and keeping an open mind for new opportunities, the narrative underscores their company's journey towards improved development practices and innovative solutions like Docker and the Solid Trifecta.

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   Ruby Flow·2y

   renuo/hotsheet: Manage your database with a simple and familiar web interface

   This gem, Hotsheet, allows you to manage your database through a simple web interface without needing to use the Rails console. It offers inline editing for database records and provides controlled access to admin users. Installation involves adding it to your Gemfile and configuring it in an initializer file to specify which models and attributes to manage.

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   Random Thoughts about Building Software·1y

   Create a Simple Pulsating Animation

   Learn how to create a custom pulsating animation using Tailwind CSS and integrate it into a Rails app. The post explains the steps to define keyframes for the animation, extend Tailwind with this new animation, and apply it to a menu item. Additionally, it covers creating reusable menu item components in Rails using Phlex.

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   David Heinemeier Hansson·1y

   Joining the Shopify board of directors

   Shopify's co-founder Tobi has revolutionized e-commerce by demonstrating the scalability of Ruby on Rails through the development of Shopify's platform. With over 131 contributions to Rails and the engineering of essential tools such as Active Merchant and the Liquid templating system, Tobi's innovations have enabled Shopify to support a large portion of online sales efficiently. The author eagerly joins Shopify's board to tackle challenges at a much larger scale than their current work.

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   RUBYLAND·1y

   Rails is better low code than low code

   Ruby on Rails can often provide better long-term flexibility compared to low code platforms, especially when future requirements are uncertain or when additional custom features are needed. While low code tools are efficient for simple CRUD applications, they can be limiting as they are often closed systems. Rails, being an open system with a strong focus on compressing complexity, allows for more extensive customization and easier adaptation to future changes, making it a better choice for programmers and projects where innovation is expected.

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