Drifting Ruby

029-infinite-scrolling

Infinite scrolling is now a common feature and there are several cases where it is really useful. For instance there are some websites where we simply can’t imagine a good pagination system, like Twitter or even Facebook.

042-fullcalendar

Learn how to incorporate FullCalendar into your Ruby on Rails application with listing and creating events. Using unobtrusive javascript, we can create a fast interactive calendar.

046-two-factor-authentication

Add multi factor authentication to your existing authentication solution. This gives your users the option to increase the level of security to their account and help prevent unauthorized access.

051-rails-api-authentication-with-jwt

Using the knock gem, we will add JWT Authentication to our Rails API Application.

070-nested-forms-from-scratch

Learn how to handle multiple models in a single form with accepts_nested_attributes_for and learn how to add and remove nested records through JavaScript.

154-service-objects-for-api-interactions-with-twilio

In this episode, learn how to extract the interactions with an external API into a service object so that code is isolated and interchangeable.

186-nested-forms-from-scratch-with-stimulusjs

Using StimulusJS controllers, adding nested forms to a Rails application is easy and unobtrusive. In this episode, we look at an alternative way of creating nested forms without the Cocoon gem.

275-hotwire

Hotwire is the newest magic which takes a different approach to building modern web applications without using much JavaScript.

294-building-a-questionnaire

Using StimulusJS and nested forms, we create the first parts of a questionnaire. Dynamic surveys can be difficult to architect and maintain. In this episode, we take a simple approach to creating questionnaires.

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Base template for "all" Drifting Ruby episodes

driftingruby/070-nested-forms-from-scratch

Learn how to handle multiple models in a single form with accepts_nested_attributes_for and learn how to add and remove nested records through JavaScript.

driftingruby/035-importing-and-exporting-csv-data

Basics on importing and exporting CSV Data using Ruby and without gems.

driftingruby/074-page-specific-javascript-in-ruby-on-rails

Sometimes you may find yourself with an application that has javascript that needs to execute only on a specific page. This episode lays the foundation to easily manage page specific javascript.

driftingruby/094-recurring-events-on-full-calendar

Create recurring events and interact with them on FullCalendar.

driftingruby/010-invisible-captcha

Part of a good User Experience is making your application easy to use for your users. However, a few bad apples often cause a hinderance to your UX/UI by the addition of Captchas. Learn how to create invisible captchas to protect your forms while delivering a good UX.

driftingruby/043-antivirus-uploads-with-clamby

Using ClamAV, scan files uploaded to your application for viruses. In the event of a virus learn how to gracefully handle the infected file and notify the user.

driftingruby/045-authentication-crash-course-with-devise

Devise is a flexible authentication solution for Rails based on Warden. Learn how to add a stable authentication solution like Devise to your application.

driftingruby/061-periodic-tasks-with-sidekiq-cron

Using a third-party add-on, sidekiq-cron, we can create periodic tasks to extend the functionality of sidekiq.

driftingruby/085-working-with-subdomains

Learn to create a multi-tenant application where access to tenants are determined by the subdomain.

driftingruby/100-basic-testing-introduction-in-rails

Using the Rails 5.1.X defaults, we have a look at what is configured and explore the different types of tests; using the provided MiniTest and Capybara.

driftingruby/044-capturing-signatures-with-signature-pad

Using the Javascript Library, Signature Pad, learn how to capture user signatures and store them within your Ruby on Rails application.

driftingruby/052-rails-api-throttling-with-rack-attack

Save expensive calculation time using Rack::Attack, we will learn how to limit requests coming into our application. This gem not only limits requests, but can be used to blacklist or whitelist users as well.

driftingruby/075-drag-and-drop-with-interact-js

Using Interact.js to create draggable and droppable items in our view, we can use AJAX callbacks on events to interact with our Ruby on Rails application. Also, learn how to use Ruby Assets to manage our Javascript Libraries.

driftingruby/009-activejob

ActiveJob is a built in wrapper within Rails 4 for your background processors. By adding this layer to your application, swapping background processors is much easier as you will only be affecting a limited number of files.

driftingruby/017-dependent-fields-rails

Using unobtrusive javascript, we can hide certain fields on forms based on the selected values of other fields.

driftingruby/018-caching-with-dalli

Dalli is a great interface for Memcached through Ruby.

driftingruby/022-faye-websockets-part-1

Using WebSockets, we are able to create a realtime notification between browsers. Useful for in-app messaging, chats, and more! Learn how to use Faye's Publish and Subscribe methods. I believe that this paves the way for successfully using and learning the upcoming ActionCable.

driftingruby/023-uuid-in-rails-with-activeuuid

Some cases require non-auto incrementing primary keys as well as multiple master writes without id conflicts. With ActiveUUID, we can configure our table's primary key with confidence without added complexity.

driftingruby/024-fragment-caching

Make your application faster by leveraging memory and caching fragments of your view.

driftingruby/038-action-cable-part-2-more-complex-example

Extending the previous episode, we look into making a realtime poll application where users can get live feedback on voting.

driftingruby/078-counter-caching-associations

When displaying a count of records, this will generate extra SQL Queries. Learn how to reduce the number of SQL queries called with counter caching the number of associated records.

driftingruby/081-bootstrap-framework-and-ruby-on-rails

Using Bootstrap in your application has become much more simple. Also learn to create some helper methods to make working with Bootstrap much easier.

driftingruby/084-geocoding-places-and-maps

Using the Geocoder gem and Google APIs, learn how to add some geolocation functionality to your application.

driftingruby/089-creating-custom-ruby-on-rails-generators

Simplify your workflow by using custom generators to streamline the creation of files and templates that you use often.

driftingruby/090-benchmarking-and-refactoring-the-content-for-view-helper

In a recent blog post, we looked into the content_for view helper to render breadcrumbs. Once we got the feature working, it's time to refactor the feature to lower technical debt.

driftingruby/091-custom-error-pages-with-slack-notification

Learn to use custom error pages to provide a similar look to your application. Get notified on Slack as errors occur to act on them before they're reported.

driftingruby/093-recurring-events-with-ice-cube

ice_cube is a ruby library for easily handling repeated events and schedules.

driftingruby/095-active-record-migrations

This episode covers different tips and tricks around database migration files.

driftingruby/113-ruby-on-rails-5-2-0-changes-and-new-features

driftingruby/118-ruby-on-rails-tips-and-tricks