Choosing Between Offset and Cursor Pagination in Rails
Learn when to use Offset vs. Cursor-based pagination in Ruby on Rails to prevent database performance degradation as your datasets grow.
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Managing Partial Page Updates with Turbo Frames
Learn how to implement Turbo Frames to isolate page updates, reduce server load, and create master-detail interfaces without full-page refreshes.
turboRails 7.1 strict_loading: A Gradual Audit for Lazy Associations
Use Rails 7.1 strict_loading to surface lazy-loaded associations incrementally. Start with per-relation checks, move to per-model enforcement, and opt out intentionally lazy associations.
Detect N+1 Queries Early with Rails 7’s strict_loading
Learn how Rails 7’s strict_loading turns hidden N+1 query problems into immediate errors, helping you catch performance issues early in development.
Turbo Streams: Push Partial HTML Updates Over WebSocket or SSE
Turbo Streams let a Rails app push small HTML fragments to the browser over WebSocket or Server‑Sent Events, updating only the parts of the page that need it. This guide shows the essential code, explains how the browser processes streams, and lists limits and common pitfalls.
Building a Lean JSON API with Rails API‑Only Mode: Setup, Middleware, and Trade‑offs
Learn how Rails API‑Only mode cuts the stack for JSON services, set up middleware, build a Product API, and understand the trade‑offs. A practical guide with code snippets and a checklist.
Turbo Streams in Rails 7: Low‑Latency Partial Updates Without Custom JavaScript
Use Turbo Streams in Rails 7 to replace or append a DOM fragment after a form submit, keeping UI fast and removing custom JavaScript.
Stop Storing Reset Tokens in Your Database: Using Rails generates_token_for
Stop cluttering your database with reset_token columns. Learn how Rails 7.1's generates_token_for creates signed, self-invalidating tokens for password resets and magic links.
Eliminate N+1 Queries in Rails with Active Record includes
Learn how Rails Active Record's includes method eliminates N+1 query problems, with a controller example, trade‑offs, and a checklist to verify improvements.