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Yesterday
Yesterday
Running ruby on jupyter notebooks
You’ve maybe heard about Jupyter notebooks - an awesome web application which allows you to run python code in a browser. There are another similar project - Livebook which allow running Elixir code in browser. [more inside]
Heroku SSL Revisited (2025 Edition)
I thought I knew the “right” way to set up SSL with Heroku and a CDN like Cloudflare, and I was wrong. Here’s what I learned.
Last Thursday
Three videos about Data objects in Ruby
I recorded three videos (one each week) about Using Data objects in Ruby and published them in a playlist. They correspond to the articles I published so far about this topic.
Beyond translations in Stimulus: formatting dates, time and currency
Exploring JavaScript’s Intl object that provides language-sensitive string comparison, number formatting etc. And creating a custom class for a better DX: https://railsdesigner.com/beyond-translations-in-stimulus/ [more inside]
More about how to create a Data class in Ruby
I wrote a short exploration about How to create Data classes in Ruby using block definition or inheritance definition and showed the differences between them
✨ Generate PDFs in pure Ruby using Chrome — no Selenium, Puppeteer, or Node required
Just published a new proof of concept gem: bidi2pdf — a pure Ruby tool for generating high-quality PDFs using Chrome’s new WebDriver BiDi protocol. 🛠 What it does: [more inside]
Last Wednesday
Demystifying Rails Generators: What I Wish I Knew
Rails generators, and their underlying Thor integration, can be surprisingly opaque — even for experienced developers. I recently found myself deep in this rabbit hole, frustrated by the lack of clear documentation and practical guidance. So I wrote the article I wish I’d found back then. If you’ve ever struggled to understand or customize Rails generators, this guide breaks it down in a way that’s approachable and practical. [more inside]
Migrate from importmap to esbuild
Importmap is a great tool, but unfortunately it isn’t a silver bullet for everything. I decided to move away from importmap to esbuild for one of my projects because of it was so tricky to setup it to use with flowbite. [more inside]
Last Tuesday
Kamal Deployment: The Newest Form of Self-Torture
Struggling with Kamal 2 for Rails deployments? This detailed guide walks through common pitfalls and their solutions when setting up Kamal with Rails 8, Solid Stack, and multi-environment configurations. Learn practical workarounds for Docker permissions, credentials management, and Shrine file uploads that will save you days of frustration. [more inside]
Creating a Ruby Gem to Add AI Power to the Trix Text Editor – Trix-Genius v0.0.5 Germ
In my latest article, I’m diving deep into how to add AI power to your Rails application by creating a custom gem: trix-genius. Learn how I’ve integrated AI features into the Trix text editor, and how you can do the same for your applications! ✨ [more inside]
Vibe Coding
Time to stop hiring $100k/year developers and hire an intern for $10k/year and pay $100/year for an AI Agent. The intern doesn’t even need to understand the code it is generating and just help guide it to the solution. https://www.driftingruby.com/episodes/vibe-coding
Last Monday
🚀 Supercharging Trix Editor with AI & Rails Generators! 🧠
Have you ever wanted to extend Trix Editor in Ruby on Rails and automate its setup? In my latest article, I share how I’m building Trix Genius, a gem that enhances Trix with AI-powered features. [more inside]
Last Sunday
nanoc-webpack.rb adds webpack to nanoc :)
nanoc-webpack.rb is a nanoc filter that adds webpack support to nanoc. The filter connects nanoc to the JavaScript, TypeScript, and nodejs ecosystems.
28 March 2025
🚀 Modularize Your Code, Improve Organization! 🚀
In my latest blog post, I dive into how you can modularize your code and improve your application’s structure by automating the creation of Ruby gems. 🛠️ [more inside]
2025 Reminder That DHH Is a Total Idiot!
2025 Reminder That DHH Is a Total Idiot!… https://andymaleh.blogspot.com/2025/03/2025-reminder-that-dhh-is-total-idiot.html
Implementing an Inventory Module in Ruby on Rails: Handling Concurrency with Database
When implementing an inventory module in a Ruby on Rails application, ensuring consistency in stock levels is crucial. If multiple users try to purchase the same item simultaneously, concurrency issues can lead to overselling. In this post, we’ll explore two approaches to handling inventory management: using a simple counter with database locks to prevent race conditions & improving performance and reliability using SKIP LOCKED for efficient inventory allocation. [more inside]
27 March 2025
🚀 Mastering Rails Migrations: The Power of change_table 🚀
Are you handling database migrations efficiently in your Ruby on Rails projects? Many developers use add_column, rename_column, and remove_column separately—but did you know that change_table can streamline multiple modifications in a single block? [more inside]
Touch Events (swipe) using Stimulus
Create a touch-ready carousel + (Tinder-like) swipe functionality: https://railsdesigner.com/stimulus-touch-events/
How to Configure Sign in With Apple in Rails 8 without Omniauth
I recently battled to get “Sign in with Apple” working without using the OmniAuth gem just to get the nice looking button from Apple. 😆 This guide explains all the quirks and gotchas you’ll need to get it working too. [more inside]
26 March 2025
Want to make your GitHub profile stand out? 🚀
Your GitHub page is more than just a collection of repositories—it’s your developer portfolio. Whether you’re looking for new job opportunities or showcasing your open-source contributions, making your profile visually appealing can set you apart! [more inside]
Rails 8 Assets: Combining importmaps
Here’s how to combine Importmaps to be able to use different maps on different parts of the website: Rails 8 Assets: Combining importmaps