Learn to build Rails-based web applications using all the latest features offered in Rails 5.2.
Author Stefan Wintermeyer begins by teaching the basics of Ruby 2.5 before proceeding through
all aspects of Rails utilizing clean succinct examples - rather than a single large
application. This book covers topics including Active Storage Credentials Active Record
Scaffolding REST Routing Bundler Forms Cookies and Sessions all of which are vital for
modern Rails web applications. To complement these topics you'll also learn about test-driven
development Action Cable Active Job Action Mailer I18n Asset Pipeline and caching.
Finally you'll see a how-to for a production web server with nginx. This complete set of
skills will set you up for a future of efficient and elegant Rails coding. What You Will Learn
Use the Ruby on Rails web development framework Install and manage the Rails framework Persist
data for your web application with Active Record Work with forms Apply a test-driven
development approach to your Rails-based web applications Discover many Rails secrets and tips
Who This Book Is For Beginners with at least some prior programming experience. Ruby experience
is helpful but not required.
