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Rails.env vs RAILS_ENV

Published on September 2, 2023

# Rails.env vs RAILS_ENV: Demystifying the Environmental Variables šŸŒ Are you a Ruby on Rails developer trying to figure out the differences between `Rails.env` and `RAILS_ENV` when checking the environment you're running in? You're not alone! šŸ¤” In this

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Ruby: Is there an opposite of include? for Ruby Arrays?

Published on September 2, 2023

## šŸ¤” Is there an opposite of `include`? for Ruby Arrays? So you're working with Ruby arrays and you're wondering if there's a method that serves as the opposite of `include`? You know, something like `does_not_include` that would make your code cleaner a

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How can I download a file from a URL and save it in Rails?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Easily Download and Save Files from a URL in Rails šŸš€ Are you struggling to download and save files from a URL in your Rails application? You're not alone! Many developers face this challenge when working with remote resources like images, files,

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Ruby/Rails: converting a Date to a UNIX timestamp

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸŽ‰šŸ“ **Converting a Date to a UNIX Timestamp in Ruby/Rails: Issue and Easy Solutions** šŸ–„šŸš€ Are you looking to convert a Date object into a UNIX timestamp in your Ruby on Rails app? You've come to the right place! In this blog post, we'll address the comm

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Ruby on Rails - Import Data from a CSV file

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ **Blog Post: Importing Data from a CSV file to Ruby on Rails** Are you looking for a way to effortlessly import data from a CSV file into your existing Ruby on Rails database table? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through common issues,

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How to rollback just one step using rake db:migrate

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ **Blog Post: How to Rollback Just One Step Using Rake db:migrate** Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had just run a migration using `rake db:migrate`, only to realize that you needed to roll back just one step? Don't worry, we've go

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What is database pooling?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ Blog Post: What's the Deal with Database Pooling? šŸŽ±šŸ’¾ Hey there techies! šŸ‘‹šŸ¼ Welcome back to my rad tech blog! Today, we're going to dive deep into the fascinating world of database connection pooling. šŸŠā€ā™‚ļøšŸŒŠ So, what the heck is database pooling,

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Paperclip::Errors::MissingRequiredValidatorError with Rails 4

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ Hey there tech enthusiasts! Are you facing the 😫 Paperclip::Errors::MissingRequiredValidatorError with Rails 4? Well, worry not! This blog post is here to help you understand and troubleshoot this common issue with Paperclip in your Rails blogging app.

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Ruby on Rails form_for select field with class

Published on September 2, 2023

# 🌟 How to Add a Class to a select field with Ruby on Rails form_for 🌟 Have you ever found yourself struggling to add a class to a select field using the `f.select` tag in a Ruby on Rails form? You're not alone! Many developers have faced this issue and

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Can I get the name of the current controller in the view?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Getting the Name of the Current Controller in Rails Views šŸ‘‹ Hey there! Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to highlight the active menu item in your Rails app based on the current controller? It's a common need when you have multiple con