Rails Blue-Green Deployments: How Database Migrations Work in Production
A deep dive into how Rails applications achieve true zero-downtime deployments with database migrations using AWS CodeDeploy and ECS.
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Ruby Fibers: Mastering Cooperative Concurrency (Part 2)
Discover Ruby Fibers - lightweight concurrency primitives that give you precise control over execution flow. Learn how Fibers differ from Threads and enable efficient I/O handling.
Rails Database Connection Pooling Explained
Understanding how Rails manages database connections through connection pooling, common issues, and optimization strategies
Making My Website Accessible: A Practical Guide to Web Accessibility
How I transformed my Jekyll blog from a 41% accessibility score to WCAG compliant by fixing 15 critical issues. A practical guide with real code examples.
Ruby Threads Explained: A Simple Guide to Multithreading (Part 1)
Learn Ruby threads from the ground up with simple examples. Understand how multithreading works in CRuby, why the GVL exists, and when to use threads effectively.
Rails 8.1 adds association deprecation to safely remove unused relationships
Rails 8.1 now allows marking associations as deprecated, helping developers safely identify and remove unused relationships with configurable warnings
Ruby 3.4's `it` Parameter: Cleaner Block Syntax for Ruby Developers
Ruby 3.4 introduces the `it` parameter for single-argument blocks, offering a more readable alternative to numbered parameters.
Ruby 3.4 Frozen String Literals: What Rails Developers Actually Need to Know
Ruby 3.4 starts the transition to frozen string literals by default. Here's what changes, why you should care, and how to prepare your Rails app.
Rails 8 adds comparable option to serialized attributes
Rails 8 introduces a `comparable` option for serialized attributes, preventing unnecessary database writes when serialized data representations change but the content remains the same.
Rails 8 adds ability to use multiple rate limits per controller
Rails 8 now allows defining multiple rate limits within a single controller using named configurations. Learn how to implement granular rate limiting strategies for different actions and time periods.