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Decoding and Interacting with Barcodes

#67 Feb 12, 2017 free

Using the QuaggaJS Library, learn how to scan and decode barcodes with your Ruby on Rails application. Using provided callbacks, interact with controller actions to provide a seamless experience.

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Searchkick and Elasticsearch

#65 Jan 29, 2017 free

Add full text searching using Searchkick and Elasticsearch. Here I will show the steps involved in adding this search to an existing application and a sample of autocomplete functionality.

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Client Side Encryption

#63 Jan 15, 2017 free

Add an extra level of security to your application with client side encryption. Even over an SSL connection, there are attacks which could expose your users' sensitive information. Using JSEncrypt, learn how to encrypt on the client side and decrypt on the server side.

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Security and Static Code Analyzers

#62 Jan 8, 2017 free

Whether you're preparing for a third-party security scan or already doing peer code reviews, you should always run brakeman scanner on your application to identify potential security vulnerabilities.

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Periodic Tasks with sidekiq-cron

#61 Jan 2, 2017 free

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

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Sidekiq on Production

#60 Dec 25, 2016 free

Sidekiq is a Ruby Background Processor that manages its queue with a Redis service. Learn to deploy Sidekiq to your production environment.

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Sidekiq Basics

#59 Dec 18, 2016 free

Sidekiq is a Ruby Background Processor that manages its queue with a Redis service. Learn the basics of Sidekiq and integrating it with ActiveJob.

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Mail Previews and Templates

#58 Dec 11, 2016 free

Using ActionMailer::Preview preview email samples without sending them. Using Zurb's Foundation for Emails, learn how to use email templates with the Ink framework.

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Getting Started - Ruby on Rails - Architectural Overview

#57 Dec 4, 2016 free

For beginners, learn the basic structure of a Ruby on Rails application and the request lifecycle. Learn how different components of a Rails application interact with each other.

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Redis Basics

#56 Nov 28, 2016 free

Redis within a Ruby on Rails application has many benefits. Learn to interact with Redis Server and set it up for caching within your application.

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Sidekiq Basics

Mail Previews and Templates

Getting Started - Ruby on Rails - Architectural Overview

Redis Basics