Rails 101: Generators
So you're just about to crack on and dive into that code, but wait, you don't even need to do that! Rails comes with generators for basic functionality so you can get going as quickly as possible. (15 clicks)
- Rails 101: Introduction
I'd like to introduce my new series of screencasts called "Rails 101", I realised that while Rails is really taking off, many people are put off by the lack of comprehensive beginner screencasts and the need to shell out masses of money on expensive books (13 clicks)
- YAML Configuration Files
Loading in a configuration file can be really handy when you have a few settings that might change in the future of your application, such as contact email addresses or the strength of a spam filter. (16 clicks)
- 19 Rails Tricks Most Rails Coders Don’t Know
A collection of tips to make your Rails developing more efficient or interesting that most Rails developers overlook. (28 clicks)
- Advice to Rails Beginners: Follow Conventions
An introduction to Ruby and Rails conventions that all Rails beginners should learn to follow. (19 clicks)
- Build a Wiki system with Rails
A tutorial walking you through the process of building a wiki system using Ruby on Rails. (22 clicks)
- Creating a Project
When starting a project Rails automatically creates a large tree structure of folders and files, so what are they all for? Find out in this screencast. (13 clicks)
- Creating Many Models in One Form
Learn how to create many models in a single form. (20 clicks)
- Creating Two Models in One Form
Learn how to create a form that can handle two models. (21 clicks)
- Creating Variable Number of Models in One Form
Learn how to add/remove tasks in the same form using JavaScript and RJS. (14 clicks)
- Debug Your Rails App With ruby-debug
In this article we'll look at an alternative debugging tool for debugging Rails applications (or any Ruby script, for that matter) while still remaining up-to-date with the latest version of the Ruby interpreter. This tool is even slated to be bundled wit (15 clicks)
- Debugging on Rails: Reading Stack Traces
Learn the basics of reading a stack trace. (17 clicks)
- Editing Multiple Models in One Form
This tutorial shows you how to edit a project and all of its tasks in one form. (18 clicks)
- Handling SQL injection and XSS in Rails
The unfortunate part about learning a new language or technology is that there's typically little focus on security matters. Rails gives you a lot of time-saving helpers and methods, but you still need to understand where your app might be vulnerable. Thi (15 clicks)
- Handy RJS Tips
Some handy under documented RJS tips and tricks. (19 clicks)
- How to set a character limit for a Ruby on Rails RSS feeds
I was making a RSS feed the other day and wanted to limit the number of characters in my description. Here is how I did it. (17 clicks)
- HOWTO: Make A Rails Plugin From Scratch
Learn how to make a Ruby on Rails plugin step by step. (10 clicks)
- HOWTO: Send Instant Messages from Rails
Learn how to send instant messages from Rails to a Jabber IM client. (15 clicks)
- Image uploads and resizing for Rails models with mini-magick
Upload and resize images with mini-magick in Ruby on Rails. (19 clicks)
- Introduction to Form Helpers
A handy introduction to Ruby on Rails form helpers. (18 clicks)
- Learn Ruby on Rails: the Ultimate Beginner's Tutorial
While it certainly makes no attempt to constitute a complete guide to the Ruby language, this tutorial will introduce you to some of the basics of Ruby. We'll power through a crash-course in object oriented programming, covering the more common features o (16 clicks)
- mod_rails on Mac
If you're on a Mac you're lucky enough to already have Apache setup for you, and even better, on Leopard they even set you up with Rails too. So how about setting up mod_rails? It only takes a few minutes. (16 clicks)
- Programming Best Practices
A general tutorial about programming best practices that isn't specific to Rails, but certainly is something all Rails programmers should read. (14 clicks)
- Refactoring on Rails: Multiple Scopes in Controller
Introduction to a couple of refactoring methods for Ruby on Rails. (18 clicks)
- Ruby on Rails: The Basics
This is a beginners guide to Ruby Programming. You will find detailed charts, graphs and diagrams to help you understand what you are reading. The examples are short and to the point so you don't have to sift through long pieces of code while trying to le (14 clicks)
- Test Helper: Clean, Custom Assertion Messages
Creating clean, custom assertion messages in Rails. (16 clicks)
- User Management Using Salted Hash Login Generator
A simple tutorial on how to use the Salted Hash Login Generator for RoR beginners. (16 clicks)
- Using Autotest with Rails on Windows XP machines
Learn how to use Autotest for Rails in a Windows XP environment. (15 clicks)
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