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MySQL FULLTEXT Search

#386 Jan 29, 2023 pro

In this episode, we look at implementing full-text search in MySQL. Using some of the built in functions of MySQL, we are able query tables and add weighted results.

rails database mysql search

Zipping Files

#385 Jan 22, 2023 pro

In this episode, we have a look at three different methods of zipping Active Storage files and sending the zipped file to the end user. Each approach has its own benefits and the best approach will depend on your use case.

rails model active storage

Rails Docked

#384 Jan 15, 2023 pro

Docked is a new library which aims to aid in fresh development environments with the use of Docker. In this episode, we use a Steam Deck, to install Docker and by using Docked will have a fully functional Ruby on Rails development environment.

rails docker development

TailwindUI Calendar

#383 Jan 8, 2023 pro

The TailwindUI library provides static styled HTML examples, but this can be difficult to translate into a Rails application. In this episode, we take a look at one of the calendar examples and make it interactive with displaying days that have events as well as returning events on selected days.

rails tailwind turbo stimulusjs hotwire

Custom Turbo Stream Actions

#382 Jan 1, 2023 free

With the release of Turbo 7.2, we gained the ability to create custom actions in Turbo. This allows us to trigger functions on the client side that would have been difficult or cumbersome to do in the past. In this episode, we look at setting up custom actions and how to use them.

rails turbo javascript hotwire

Inline Editing with Turbo

#381 Dec 25, 2022 pro

Using Turbo, we can create an interactive inline editing feature without writing any Javascript. In this episode, we look at some of the nuances with Turbo Streams and handling form errors.

rails turbo form

generates_token_for

#380 Dec 18, 2022 pro

In Rails 7.1, we're going to get a new feature that will allow us to generate tokens for attributes. With generates_token_for, a token can embed data from a record. When using the token to fetch the record, the data from the token and the data from the record will be compared.

rails 7.1 security

Cloudflare Turnstile

#379 Dec 11, 2022 pro

Cloudflare Turnstile delivers frustration-free, CAPTCHA-free web experiences to website visitors. In this episode, we'll look at implementing this a few different ways and resolving some issues with Turbo.

rails cloudflare security authentication

Stimulus Outlets API

#378 Dec 4, 2022 free

Outlets let you reference Stimulus controller instances and their controller element from within another Stimulus Controller by using CSS selectors. In this episode, we look at a simple example and then refactoring some older code where we used some workarounds to communicate with other stimulus controllers.

rails stimulusjs javascript

Database Transactions

#377 Nov 27, 2022 pro

Transactions are protective blocks where SQL statements are only permanent if they can all succeed as one atomic action. In this episode, we explore ActiveRecord Transactions and how to use them.

rails activerecord database

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