SimpleCov in CI/CD: Rails Coverage That Works
Configure SimpleCov for GitHub Actions and CircleCI. Fail builds on coverage drops, fix flaky test reports, and merge coverage across parallel workers.
RUBY & RAILS INSIGHTS
Ruby Tech Articles
Technical insights and best practices for Ruby on Rails development
Scaling Rails Apps: Database to Deployment
How to scale Ruby on Rails: fix N+1 queries, optimize PostgreSQL, implement caching with Redis, scale Sidekiq jobs, and deploy with Docker and Kubernetes.
Service Objects in Rails: Patterns That Scale
Practical patterns for Rails service objects: naming, single responsibility, error handling, return types, and testing strategies for maintainable code.
Ruby Code Generators: Rails Scaffolding Guide
Master Rails generators and scaffolding to accelerate development. Custom generators, templates, and practical patterns for production apps.
Responsive Images in Rails: A Practical Guide
Ship responsive images in Rails with srcset, Active Storage, libvips, and modern formats. Includes real performance data and production-tested patterns.
Rails Feedback Loops: Best Practices for Teams
Practical feedback loop strategies for Rails teams: CI pipeline optimization, test parallelization, structured code reviews, and production monitoring.
Rails CSRF Protection: Best Practices Checklist
Complete checklist for Rails CSRF protection. Covers protect_from_forgery, token handling, SameSite cookies, AJAX security, and API-only setups.
Rails 7 with Svelte: Step-by-Step Setup
Set up Svelte components inside a Rails 7 app with ESBuild. Includes working code, bundle size data, and an honest comparison with Hotwire/Turbo.
Incremental Rails Migration: A Low-Risk, High-Value Strategy
Is your legacy Rails app a bottleneck? Discover our proven, incremental migration strategy to modernize your system without a risky 'big bang' rewrite.
Rails View Performance: Rendering Optimization
Fix slow Rails views with eager loading, collection rendering, fragment caching, and database indexing. Practical techniques with measurable results.
Safely Adding Tests to Untested Legacy Rails Code
Your legacy Rails app is a black box. Learn our proven, three-phase method to add a testing safety net, enabling safe refactoring and future development.
7 Rails Performance Bottlenecks (& How We Fix Them)
Is your Rails app slowing down? We diagnose 7 common performance bottlenecks, from N+1 queries to memory bloat, and show you the exact fixes we use.
The Rails Modernization Checklist: 4 Phases to Production
A complete checklist for modernizing legacy Rails applications. From assessment and stabilization to execution and validation in four actionable phases.
Layered Architecture in Rails: A Practical Guide
When to use layered architecture in Rails, when to skip it, and how to implement service objects, query objects, and form objects without over-engineering.
Angular + Rails Integration: Full Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to integrating Angular with Rails API. Covers project setup, CORS, proxy config, CRUD operations, testing, and deployment.
Rails API Docs with OpenAPI: RSwag vs OasRails
Practical guide to documenting Rails APIs with OpenAPI. Compare RSwag and OasRails setup, CI enforcement, and real maintenance pitfalls.
Rails API Versioning: Pick the Right Strategy
URL namespace, header-based, or subdomain? Compare Rails API versioning strategies with code examples, trade-offs, and deprecation patterns.
CI for Rails: Catch Bugs Before They Ship
Set up CI pipelines for Rails apps with GitHub Actions, RSpec, RuboCop, and Brakeman. Practical config examples and optimization tips.
Design Systems in Rails: Consistency Made Simple
Build a Rails design system with View Components, Tailwind CSS, and Hotwire. Practical architecture for reusable, consistent UI at scale.
11 Ruby Gems We Use in Enterprise Rails Apps
Battle-tested Ruby gems for enterprise Rails apps: auth, background jobs, security scanning, and pagination with real performance data.
10 Ruby Gems That Actually Speed Up Development
Battle-tested Ruby gems for debugging, testing, background jobs, and file uploads. Real selection criteria from 15+ years of Rails projects.