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Ruby memory management best practices for large applications

Memory leaks killing your app's performance? Learn how to optimize Ruby memory usage, prevent leaks, and build memory-efficient Rails applications that scale.
When Small Method Choices Cascade Into Big Performance Wins

When Small Method Choices Cascade Into Big Performance Wins

Three months ago, I spent an embarrassing amount of time optimizing a complex Redis caching layer -...
Understanding Optimistic and Pessimistic Locking in Ruby on Rails

Understanding Optimistic and Pessimistic Locking in Ruby on Rails

When several people touch a database simultaneously, software conflicts can occur when more than one...
The behavior of stringify_keys in the upcoming version of Rails has changed.

The behavior of stringify_keys in the upcoming version of Rails has changed.

A new Rails update fixes how the stringify_keys handles different types of hash keys. This change...
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A Simpler Way to Set Content Types in Rails

Rails now lets you set content types with less code. This new feature makes your work easier. ...
Simplifying Payments with Pay gem: A Guide to Using Stripe in Rails

Simplifying Payments with Pay gem: A Guide to Using Stripe in Rails

Payment integration can be challenging when building web applications. The Pay gem makes handling...
Rails 8 Brings ViewObjects: Why They’re Awesome and How to Use Them

Rails 8 Brings ViewObjects: Why They’re Awesome and How to Use Them

Rails 8 brings an exciting addition to its arsenal: ViewComponents, powered by the...
Rails 8: Introducing the Built-in Authentication Generator

Rails 8: Introducing the Built-in Authentication Generator

Ruby on Rails developers face a common task: building user login systems. Rails 8 brings a built-in...
Ruby on Rails Case Study: How JetThoughts Improved OpenApply's Code and UX

Ruby on Rails Case Study: How JetThoughts Improved OpenApply's Code and UX

OpenApply is a smart software tool that makes admissions and enrollment easier for students...
Minitest Advantages: Simple Testing for Rails Projects

Minitest Advantages: Simple Testing for Rails Projects

Minitest and RSpec are great testing tools for Ruby on Rails, each with its style, strengths, and...