How do I explicitly specify a Model"s table-name mapping in Rails?

How to 💁‍♂️ explicitly specify a Model's table-name mapping in Rails?

So you have this cool Model called Countries and you want it to be represented by a fancy DB table called 'cc' in your Rails app? 🤔 Don't worry, I got you covered! 😎

By default, Rails assumes that the table name for a model will be the pluralized version of the model's name. But fear not, explicit table-name mapping is here to save the day! 🦸‍♀️

To explicitly specify a different table name for your Countries model, you can use the self.table_name= method inside the model class. Just pop this code snippet inside your model file (in this case, countries.rb):

class Countries < ApplicationRecord
  self.table_name = 'cc'
end

And voila! Your Countries model is now linked 😏 to the 'cc' table in the database! 🎉

But wait, there's more! 🙌 You can also use the table_name_prefix and table_name_suffix methods if you want to add a common prefix or suffix to all table names in your app. Just define these methods inside the model class:

class Countries < ApplicationRecord
  def self.table_name_prefix
    'my_prefix_'
  end

  def self.table_name_suffix
    '_my_suffix'
  end
end

Now, every table in your app's database will begin with 'my_prefix_' and end with '_my_suffix'. Fancy, huh? 😄

📣 CALL-TO-ACTION: So there you have it, my friend! 🌟 Now you know how to explicitly specify a model's table-name mapping in Rails. Go ahead and unleash your creativity by giving your models unique table names that match your app's vibe! 💃 And don't forget to share this post with your fellow Rails enthusiasts. Sharing is caring, after all! ❤️😉

Now, I'm curious! 👀 Have you ever needed to explicitly specify a table name for a model in Rails? Let me know in the comments below! Let's chat and share our Rails adventures! 🚀💬