ShakaCode blog - rails

As of Rails 7.1, you can utilize aliased attributes when employing the insert_all and upsert_all methods.

In Rails 7.1, ActiveRecord::Base::generates_token_for provides a convenient way to generate and validate tokens for various use cases in Rails applications.

Rails 7.1 allows passing options to ActiveRecord explain

Rails 7.1's explain method now accepts options for more detailed query insights.

Rails 7.1 adds support for multiple-column ordering in Activerecord

Rails 7.1 supports multiple-column ordering for find_each, find_in_batches and in_batches.

Rails 7.1 adds the ability to autoload the lib directory

Rails 7.1 introduces the autoload lib method and allows one to pass the option :ignore to avoid subdirectories that should not be autoloaded.

An introduction to test suite optimization in Ruby

Going over some common pitfalls that might be making your tests slower than they need to be, and what to do about them.

Flaky Visual Regression Tests, and what to do about them

Let's go over some tips about what to do when your visual regression tests are failing intermittently for no apparent reason.

Rails 7.1 limits the maximum length of auto-generated index names

Rails 7.1 defines a 62-byte maximum limit for auto-generated index names.

Rails 7.1 adds an option to extract the sample rate of an audio file

In Rails 7.1, leverage ActiveStorage::AudioAnalyzer to extract an audio file's sample rate, bit rate, and duration.

Rails 7.1 allows ErrorReporter to handle several error classes

With Rails 7.1, you can use the Rails.error.handle method to deal with multiple error classes.

Rails 7.1 adds support for infinite ranges for LengthValidators

With Rails 7.1, you can pass an infinite range to the :in/:with options of length validators.

Rails 7.1 expands its support for ActiveRecord asynchronous queries

With Rails 7.1, you can execute the aggregate queries asynchronously.

Rails 7.1 raises an error on generating model attributes with dangerous name

In Rails 7.1, generating a model with attributes named keywords like hash or save would raise an error.

Rails 7.1 adds validation to enums

With Rails 7.1, if you want to validate the enum values before saving, use the option `:validate`.

Rails 7.1 allows matching exception messages to assert_raises assertion

In Rails 7.1, you can now use a single assert_raises assertion to match both the exception class and the message.

Rails 7.1 adds Object#with method

Rails 7.1 implements object#with as a method that allows you to set and restore public attributes around a block.

Rails 7.1 allows attaching file or pathname to has_one_attached

With Rails 7.1, users can attach a file or pathname directly to has_one_attached associations. This makes it easier to attach files already stored on the filesystem.

The expires_at option for ActiveStorage Blob signed IDs allows you to specify when the signed ID will expire. This can be useful for sharing sensitive files or files you don't want publicly accessible forever.

Metaprogramming in Ruby

Explore about metaprogramming in Ruby and how to use it.

Rails 7.1 gives templates more control over the locals they receive

Rails 7.1 introduces an option that enables templates to have required arguments with default values.

Rails 7.1 makes it possible to execute tests for a given range of lines in a file

In Rails 7.1, you can execute tests for a given range of lines (a-b) by passing the range to the test command.

Rails 7.1 removes the secrets:setup command and deprecates secrets:edit and secrets:show commands

Rails 7.1 removes the deprecated setup command of secrets and adds a deprecation warning for secrets edit and show commands.

Rails 7.1 makes increment_counter and decrement_counter accept a by argument

In Rails 7.1, the increment_counter and decrement_counter methods can now be passed an argument to increment or decrement the counter by any value.

Shakapacker 7

Shakapacker, Webpacker's official successor, is a Ruby gem that integrates webpack into Ruby on Rails. Version 6 had references to both webpacker and shakapacker, but with version 7, Shakapacker is now entirely Shakapacker.

In Rails 7.1, the Array#intersect? method can be used to find if two ActiveRecord::Relation objects intersect or not.

Rails 7.1 adds the ability to raise errors on missing callback actions

In Rails 7.1, you can now configure your controllers to throw an error if the only or except options in controller callbacks refer to actions that don't exist. This helps detect and fix typos and other mistakes in your controller code.

Rails 7.1 adds the ability to defer the unique constraints in PostgreSQL

With Rails 7.1, you can delay the unique constraints check using the deferrable option.

Rails 7.1 enhances PostgreSQL enum functionality

Rails 7.1 adds rename_enum, add_enum_value and rename_enum_value commands to DB migration extending support for PostgreSQL enums.

Normalize Data with Rails 7.1

Rails 7.1 adds ActiveRecord::Base::normalizes method to standardize the data before saving it to the database.

Rails 7.1 adds --parent option to the controllers

Rails 7.1 controller generator accepts the --parent option. It allows to generate a controller that inherits from the specified parent controller.

Rails 7.1 adds picture_tag helper to support HTML5 picture element

Rails 7.1 adds the picture_tag helper method that renders the HTML picture tag for handling responsive images.

Rails 7.1 adds routes --unused option to detect extraneous routes

Discover extraneous routes in your Rails application effortlessly by utilizing the --unused option with the rails routes command.

Rails 7.1 adds perform_all_later to ActiveJob that enqueues many jobs at once, eliminating repeated Redis roundtrips.

Rails 7.1 adds before_deliver and after_deliver callbacks to ActionMailer to hook into the lifecycle events of the mail delivery.

With Rails 7.1, the ActiveRecord query cache uses the LRU strategy and removes the least recently used queries.

Let's dive into managing Rails application-specific business logic using ActiveInteraction.

How does the Webpacker gem provide "it-just-works" webpack integration with Rails? That simplicity did not come easily. The rich functionality, complexity, and rapid evolution of the webpack ecosystem necessitated extension points beyond a simple Ruby config file.

Introduction to Cypress on Rails

Cypress provides really powerful tools to create true end-to-end tests for modern web applications. With these testing features, stay 100% confident that all frontend user interactions, even async requests, work as expected.

Understanding Ruby and how enums work in Rails 4.1.

Should you store your node_modules in your git repository or configure git to ignore the node_modules directory.

Example showing how pry demonstrates the usefulness of Array#zip with CSV

Best-practices for upgrading Ruby on Rails gems to newer versions while saving time and avoiding headaches.

This article describes some tougher issues I faced when upgrading to Rails 4.1 and RSpec 3.

A comparison of using Zeus vs Spring with Rails 4.1 along with the parallel-tests gem.

Example showing how pry can help one better understand the useful Ruby Hash[] constructor.

2014 Golden Gate Ruby Conference: Top 10 Reasons to Attend

My top reasons to attend the 2014 Golden Gate Ruby Conference (GoGaRuCo).

RailsConf 2014

RailsConf Notes

tmux, tmuxinator, and iTerm2 tips for productivity with Rails Development

Fixing RecordNotUnique errors by turning on disable_with by default for all submit buttons using simple_form.

GoGaRuCo 2013: Community > Code

A Newbie's 2013 GoGaRuCo Experience

Tips for efficiently migrating a test rspec test suite from capybara-webkit to poltergeist-phantomjs

How do ensure that your application properly handles errors, especially when relying on third parties, such as payment processors? Is it easy to verify that the right things happen when the wrong things happen?

Clean logging and error handling is a critical aspect of a RoR app. What’s a good strategy? Why does this matter?