Rails

Migrating from Sprockets to Propshaft in Rails 8

A step-by-step guide to migrate our Rails 7.1 app from Sprockets to Propshaft, covering Bootstrap, jQuery, Select2, and gems without npm packages.

Rails 8 Adds Thruster as the Default HTTP/2 Proxy Server

Rails 8 ships Thruster in the default Docker setup, giving Puma HTTP/2, asset caching, compression, X-Sendfile support, and optional automatic TLS without a separate Nginx layer.

Rails Containerization Best Practices

Learn Docker containerization strategies for Rails 8.1 applications with Kamal 2, Docker Scout, security hardening, and production optimization techniques.

My Ever-Improving AI Setup for Rails Work With gbrain and gstack

How I use Perplexity, Claude Code, Codex, Conductor, OpenClaw, gbrain, gstack, local LLMs, CodeRabbit, Copilot, browser sessions, evals, audit trails, and GitHub checks for private Rails development, with an Uploadcare rewrite case study.

Rails Security Best Practices: A Comprehensive Guide

Rails security best practices for 2026, updated for Rails 8.1.3, authentication generator, rate limiting, Brakeman, credentials, and CI security checks.

Rails Authorization Patterns: Pundit, CanCanCan, and Action Policy

A practical Rails authorization guide for 2026 covering Pundit, CanCanCan, Action Policy, tenant scoping, API endpoints, background jobs, IDOR prevention, and tests that catch access-control bugs.

Building a Private Karpathy-Style LLM Wiki With gbrain and gstack

How I use a private Karpathy-style LLM Wiki, gbrain, and gstack to train an AI assistant on my own work signals for Rails development, writing, and reviews.

Different Approaches to Debugging Query Performance in Rails

A comprehensive guide to debugging and optimizing query performance in Rails applications using built in tools, gems, and database specific utilities for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.

Upgrading from Rails 7.2 to Rails 8 - The Latest and Greatest

A practical guide to upgrading from Rails 7.2 to Rails 8 with Solid Queue, Solid Cache, built-in authentication, and Ruby 3.4 performance improvements.

Upgrading from Rails 6.1 to Rails 7 - The Modern Stack

A practical guide to upgrading from Rails 6.1 to Rails 7 with Import Maps, Hotwire, Ruby 3 compatibility, and encrypted attributes.