With Rails 8 introducing Solid Queue as the default queuing backend for Active Job, this modern background processing system deserves a proper examination. In this post, I'll share what I've learned about this new job solution from Rails team, how it compares to other solutions like Sidekiq, and why…
In the intricate dance of database transactions, ensuring data integrity amidst concurrent operations is paramount. Like two individuals reaching for the same critical file, multiple processes vying for the same database resources can lead to chaos and inconsistencies if not managed carefully. This brings us to the crucial concept of…
Introduction In the world of Ruby on Rails development, keeping your codebase clean and maintainable is crucial. As projects grow, complexity often increases, and without clear separation of concerns, your models and controllers can quickly become cluttered.One effective strategy to simplify Rails code is by using form objects and value…
In recent years, artificial intelligence has transformed the way developers interact with code and automate various tasks. Tools such as GitHub Copilot and Google’s Gemini have made it easier to generate code, debug issues, and even assist with documentation. However, the effectiveness of these tools depends greatly on how well…
UUIDs: Friend or Foe? When you first hear “UUID,” you might imagine a magical number that guarantees uniqueness across the entire universe. And yes, a UUID is a 128‑bit value designed for that very purpose. However, before you go sprinkling UUIDs as primary keys in every table in your database,…
Ruby on Rails offers helpful tools to make development easier. One of these tools is with_indifferent_access. This method makes handling hashes simpler. It allows you to access keys as both strings and symbols. As a result, your code becomes more flexible. You won’t need to worry about key types. This…
Ruby is a flexible, easy-to-learn language for building websites and web applications. It is often paired with Ruby on Rails, a powerful framework that simplifies web app development. Ruby Kafka allows for building real-time data streaming applications. Kafka handles large data efficiently, sending and receiving messages in real time using…
