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SOLID vs OOP in Ruby: Are We Just Repackaging the Same Ideas? June 24, 2025 In a recent round of technical interviews, I was asked about the SOLID principles. Like many Ruby developers, I’ve spent years applying object-oriented concepts in practice — even before SOLID was something people talked about regularly. As I dug deeper … Continue reading 🧠 SOLID vs OOP in Ruby: Are We Just Repackaging the Same Ideas?
June 23, 2025 Imagine you're standing next to a massive tank — one that holds gigabytes of information. You need to drain it. You reach for a hose, expecting water, but instead... lines of CSV start pouring out. Fields and commas, endlessly. This is what CSV streaming feels like — and why it's such a … Continue reading 🚰 Streaming CSV Data: Line-by-Line Processing Like Draining a Tank
June 17, 2025 In modern software engineering, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as essential components for scalable, modular applications. A well-structured API facilitates communication between systems, enhances developer experience, and supports long-term maintainability. This article explores widely accepted API conventions and illustrates how to implement them in Ruby on Rails, with a particular focus on … Continue reading 📘 Designing RESTful APIs with Ruby on Rails: Conventions and Practical Implementation
Understanding config/database.yml in Ruby on Rails June 11, 2025 The config/database.yml file is a core part of any Ruby on Rails application. It defines how Rails connects to the database in various environments (development, test, production), and it's often the first touchpoint when configuring an application's data layer. Let's explore how this configuration file works, … Continue reading Understanding config/database.yml in Ruby on Rails
June 5, 2025 In the world of Ruby on Rails, few principles have stood the test of time like the mantra: “Skinny Controllers, Fat Models.” While it may sound quirky, this simple phrase encapsulates a deep architectural philosophy that encourages maintainability, clarity, and clean code — the Rails way. ✅ What It Really Means The … Continue reading 🧼 Skinny Controllers, Fat Models – A Classic Ruby on Rails Guideline
June 2, 2025 The Ruby community has reached a significant milestone with the integration of ZJIT into Ruby core. This next-generation Just-In-Time compiler promises to reshape how we think about Ruby performance in production environments. What Makes ZJIT Different? ZJIT represents a fundamental shift in Ruby's approach to runtime optimization. Unlike previous JIT implementations, ZJIT … Continue reading 🚨 Alert: ZJIT Merge — What Ruby | Rails Developers Should Know 🚨
May 28, 2025 Monkey patching is a powerful and controversial technique in Ruby. It involves reopening existing classes and modifying or adding methods directly. Let’s dive into what it is, why it can be problematic, and some better ways to achieve similar goals. What is Monkey Patching? In Ruby, you can add or change the … Continue reading 🐒 Monkey Patching in Ruby: What It Is and Why You Should Be Careful
May 26, 2025 If you're a Rubyist like me, you know that making an API call can go from a quick one-liner to a full-blown production-ready beast — and everything in between! Let’s take a journey through the best-to-least optimal approaches for making API calls in Ruby, with a dash of humor to keep us … Continue reading How to Use APIs in Ruby: A Step-by-Step Guide with Faraday, HTTParty, and Net::HTTP
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May 14, 2025 A few months ago, I had to build a SaaS platform for music instrument stores. Each store needed to manage its own products, customers, and sales, but everything had to run under one codebase. I ended up going with the apartment gem to handle multi-tenancy — specifically, schema-based separation using PostgreSQL. It … Continue reading 🎸 Building a Multi-Tenant Rails App for Music Stores Using Apartment
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