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Rails new vs create

Published on September 2, 2023

# Understanding the Difference: Rails new vs create šŸš€šŸ’” ## Introduction Are you new to Rails development and confused about the difference between the `new` and `create` methods in RESTful controllers? You're not alone! This is a common question that ma

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delete_all vs destroy_all?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Delete_all vs. destroy_all: Which Should You Use? šŸ’„šŸ—‘ļø Are you faced with the daunting task of deleting records from a table and all its associated tables? 😱 Don't fret - we've got you covered! šŸ’Ŗ In this blog post, we'll delve into the differences be

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What do helper and helper_method do?

Published on September 2, 2023

# What do `helper` and `helper_method` do? When working with Ruby on Rails, you may come across the terms `helper` and `helper_method`. These two methods are used to share functionality between controllers and views, making your code more DRY (Don't Repe

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Rails has_many with alias name

Published on September 2, 2023

# Simplifying Rails Relationships with has_many Alias Names! šŸ˜ŽšŸ’Ŗ Are you tired of sticking to the default Rails naming conventions for your associations? Do you dream of giving your models more creative and personalized names? Well, you're in luck! In th

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Passing parameters in rails redirect_to

Published on September 2, 2023

# Passing Parameters in `redirect_to` in Rails: A Complete Guide šŸ‘Øā€šŸ’» Passing parameters in `redirect_to` can seem tricky at first, but fear not! šŸ™…ā€ā™‚ļø In this blog post, we will walk you through the common issues and specific problems, and provide you w

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How do you do relative time in Rails?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Do Relative Time in Rails? ā°šŸš‚ Are you struggling to display relative time in your Rails application? You know, the kind that says "30 seconds ago" or "2 days ago" instead of showing an exact timestamp? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many develop

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How to pass arguments into a Rake task with environment in Rails?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ How to Pass Arguments into a Rake Task with Environment in Rails Are you struggling to pass arguments along with the environment in a Rake task in your Rails application? šŸ˜• Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll address common issues

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How big is too big for a PostgreSQL table?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How Big is Too Big for a PostgreSQL Table? šŸ’” šŸ¤” Ah, the age-old question of how big is too big! šŸ˜… When it comes to PostgreSQL tables, it's essential to consider performance and efficiency. So, if you're wondering whether implementing a large table in

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Want to find records with no associated records in Rails

Published on September 2, 2023

# šŸ“ Finding Records with No Associated Records in Rails šŸŽÆ Are you struggling to find records in Rails that have no associated records? No worries, we've got you covered! In this post, we'll explore the cleanest and most efficient ways to accomplish this

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How to find out the MySQL root password

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ How to Find Your MySQL Root Password šŸ’» Are you struggling to find your MySQL root password? Feeling frustrated and lost in a sea of directories? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many users have faced this common issue. But fear not, because I'm here to