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1 August 2023
Slideck - create presentations in the terminal
Happy to introduce slideck for creating Markdown-powered presentations in the terminal. It packs many features like extended Markdown syntax support, YAML configuration and auto-reloading presentation based on file changes. To learn more, please check out documentation.
Automate Rails deployments with GitHub Actions
Automating deployments is a great way to speed up software delivery and reduce the cycle time for feedback. In this post I’ll show you how to create a continuous deployment (CD) workflow using GitHub Actions and SSH-based deployment. Configuring and loading SSH keys requires some extra steps, which I cover in detail. https://mattbrictson.com/blog/deploy-rails-with-github-actions
Overmind 🪬, a better bin/dev for your Procfile
If you’ve ever used foreman or bin/dev to run your processes, you’re going to want to check out Overmind, a better bin/dev. [more inside]
31 July 2023
Evaluating Tech Tools with Kota Weaver | Rubber Duck Dev Show 94
In this episode, we discuss some ways you can evaluate your tech stack with Kota Weaver: https://www.rubberduckdevshow.com/episodes/94-evaluating-tech-tools-with-kota-weaver/
bitgen gem v1.0.0 - generative (pixel) image machinery & helpers (incl. Gen-BRC721)
is it ordinal summer? for easy (re)use (off-chain) i have started a new bitgen gem / library that collects the generative (pixel) image machinery / scripts for (on-chain) protocols such as (historic) Gen BRC-721 that lets you generate ordibots, ordibotmrs, satoshi’s pets, blooming flowers, & more. happy pixel pushing with ruby.
Many ways to write RSpec custom matchers
How to create custom RSpec matchers using different approaches: https://dev.to/povilasjurcys/many-ways-to-write-rspec-custom-matchers-m23
30 July 2023
Dear AI, can you translate the Rails Guide for me?
I don’t know if anyone has already done this but I think it’s a good idea. I’ve done some experiments and translated it into several languages. Please share some thoughts if you’d like 😀 [more inside]
N1Loader is alive as ever!
Today, I have addressed all issues and feature requests. [more inside]
29 July 2023
Ruby Step-By-Step Guide - Collections - Inside Ordinal Punks, D.I.Y. Punks & Frens
is it ordinal summer? i’ve updated the free (online) programming ordinals (in ruby) step-by-step guide / booklet. the second chapter titled Collections, Collections, Collections - Inside Ordinal Punks, D.I.Y. Punks & More shows you how to import collections via various meta datafile formats into a (local) sqlite database e.g. ord.db (from scratch / zero) and than query for analytics / statistics via sql (using activerecord) and the ordlite gem. happy programming (and data analytics) with ruby.
Using DynamoDB in a Rails app
Unlock the true potential of your Rails app with DynamoDB, the lightning-fast and scalable NoSQL solution from Amazon. Revolutionize your data storage today and take your Rails app to new heights of speed and efficiency. Dive into this guide at https://psmy.medium.com/revolutionize-your-rails-app-with-dynamodb-unleash-speed-and-scalability-f899316964b7.
28 July 2023
RailsNotes — The Newsletter for Ruby on Rails lovers 📬
I’ve started a Ruby on Rails Newsletter — The RailsNotes Newsletter — let me know what you think! Issue #4 is being sent soon, so subscribe if you’re interested.
27 July 2023
Supercharge your Stimulus controllers with Custom APIs
Learn how to create a Stimulus Elements API from scratch, allowing you to easily access DOM elements using CSS selectors. [more inside]
26 July 2023
Using Server-Sent Events (SSE) to Stream Data in Rails
Learn what Server-Sent Events are and how to use them with Ruby on Rails and a bit of JavaScript. [more inside]
Using Concerns with Ruby on Rails
Rails Concerns are a great way to keep your code DRY by making it easy to share code across Modules and Classes. The post will be going through some of the in-and-outs of Concerns, why they’re useful and how to use them. [more inside]
An Introduction to Metaprogramming in Ruby
Explore some of the fundamentals of metaprogramming in Ruby: https://blog.appsignal.com/2023/07/26/an-introduction-to-metaprogramming-in-ruby.html
25 July 2023
Simple Lazy Loading in Rails with Hotwire and Turbo Frames 😴
Hey, I just published an article all about lazy loading with Hotwire and Turbo Frames in your Ruby on Rails apps. [more inside]
How to organize CSS in a Rails project
CSS has a reputation for inevitably turning into spaghetti code. It doesn’t have to be that way! You can keep styles tidy in your next Rails app by applying similar rules to CSS as you would to Ruby code: avoid formal structure until you really need it, be clear and concise in your naming, and keep your eyes open for opportunities to refactor as you go. https://mattbrictson.com/blog/organizing-css-in-rails
Moving data out of our database and into....s3!
We were (stupidly) storing tons of data in the database that really didn’t need to be there. See what we did to move it out of the database. So simple! https://psmy.medium.com/optimizing-data-storage-in-ruby-on-rails-a-seamless-migration-from-database-to-aws-s3-910f27fa0029
24 July 2023
online_migrations 0.8.0
Released a new version of the gem for zero downtime migrations - https://github.com/fatkodima/online_migrations/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#080-2023-07-24 with a few new checks: