What you will learn
- Gain proficiency in Ruby on Rails development.
- Build and manage databases using ActiveRecord.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and testing in Rails applications.
- Develop RESTful APIs and consume external APIs.
- Integrate JavaScript for dynamic front-end interactions.
- Deploy and scale Ruby on Rails applications for production.
Beneficial for
- Web Developers
- Full-stack Developers
- Ruby Developers transitioning to Rails
- Anyone interested in building web applications with Ruby on Rails.
Course Pre-requisite
- Basic understanding of programming concepts.
- Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS).
- Enthusiasm for building web applications with Ruby on Rails.
Course Outline
Overview of Ruby on Rails and its philosophy
Setting up the development environment
Understanding the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture
Ruby language fundamentals for Rails development
Creating and managing Rails projects
Working with controllers, views, and models in Rails
Understanding ActiveRecord for database interactions
Database migrations and schema management
Querying and manipulating data with ActiveRecord
Configuring and understanding routes in Rails
Implementing RESTful resources and CRUD operations
Nested resources and routing best practices
Creating dynamic views with embedded Ruby (ERB)
Using layouts and partials for view organization
Implementing forms and handling form submissions
Implementing user authentication with Devise
Managing user roles and permissions
Integrating role-based access control
Introduction to testing frameworks (RSpec, Capybara)
Writing unit tests and integration tests
TDD (Test-Driven Development) principles in Rails
Building APIs with Rails for data exchange
Consuming external APIs in Rails applications
Authentication and security in API development
Integrating JavaScript in Rails applications
Using AJAX for asynchronous updates
Front-end frameworks and tools in Rail
Preparing Rails applications for deployment
Deploying applications to cloud platforms (Heroku, AWS)
Scaling strategies and considerations for Rails applications
