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How do I parse JSON with Ruby on Rails?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Parse JSON with Ruby on Rails šŸ˜ŽšŸ’ŽšŸš‚ JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a popular data format used for transmitting and storing data. It's widely used in web development, including Ruby on Rails applications. In this post, we'll explore how to

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Rails Root directory path?

Published on September 2, 2023

🌟 **Navigating the Rails Root Directory Path Like a Pro** 🌟 Have you ever found yourself wandering through the intricate world of Rails, desperately seeking the path to your app's root directory? Fear not, my tech-savvy friend! In this blog post, I'll e

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PG::ConnectionBad - could not connect to server: Connection refused

Published on September 2, 2023

## šŸ˜• PG::ConnectionBad - could not connect to server: Connection refused Are you seeing this error message when trying to run your Rails 4.0 server? Don't worry, I'm here to help you get your server up and running smoothly. Let's dive into the common iss

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Using fonts with Rails asset pipeline

Published on September 2, 2023

# Using Fonts with Rails Asset Pipeline Are you having trouble using fonts in your Rails application? Can't seem to get the font files to be found by the asset pipeline? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll address common issues wh

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How to find where a method is defined at runtime?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ”Ž How to Find Where a Method is Defined at Runtime? Have you ever encountered a situation where a method in your codebase was causing issues, but you couldn't pinpoint where it was defined? 😫 We recently faced a similar problem in our backend process, a

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What is the best method of handling currency/money?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“šŸ’ø The Best Way to Handle Currency in Your Shopping Cart System šŸ’° Are you building a shopping cart system and struggling with displaying prices that include both Euros and cents in your views? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers face this ch

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Rails: Check output of path helper from console

Published on September 2, 2023

# Digging into Rails: Check output of path helper from console šŸš€ Are you a Rails developer struggling to keep track of what URL a certain helper function will generate? šŸ¤” Don't worry, we've got you covered! šŸ˜Ž In this blog post, we'll explore a common q

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How to define custom configuration variables in Rails?

Published on September 2, 2023

# How to Define Custom Configuration Variables in Rails Are you struggling with adding custom configuration variables to your Rails application? Don't worry, I've got you covered! In this blog post, I'll guide you through the process of defining custom co

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@ variables in Ruby on Rails

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ **Understanding Variables in Ruby on Rails: A Beginner's Guide** šŸš€ Introduction: So, you're diving into the amazing world of Ruby on Rails and stumbling upon the concept of variables. "What's the difference between `@title` and `title`?" you ask. Fear

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Rails: How to run `rails generate scaffold` when the model already exists?

Published on September 2, 2023

## Rails: How to Run `rails generate scaffold` When the Model Already Exists šŸŽ„ Oh no! You're new to Rails and you realized you should have generated your "Movie" model using `rails generate scaffold` for the full suite of features. Don't worry, we've got