In this updated edition of a well known book, author Michael Hartl teaches Rails through the development of three example applications of increasing sophistication. The tutorial’s examples focus on the general principles of web development needed for virtually any kind of website. The updates to this edition include full compatibility with Rails 6. The book provides integrated tutorials not only for Rails, but also for the essential Ruby, HTML, CSS, and SQL skills you need when developing web applications.

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Author: Michael Hartl
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Date: July 2020
Pages: 848
ISBN: 978-0136702658
Print: 0136702651
Audience: Ruby developers
Level: Intermediate
Category: Ruby

• Install and set up your Rails development environment, including a pre-installed integrated development environment (IDE) in the cloud
• Go beyond generated code to truly understand how to build Rails applications from scratch
• Learn testing and test-driven development (TDD)
• Effectively use the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern
• Structure applications using the REST architecture
• Build static pages and transform them into dynamic ones
• Master the Ruby programming skills all Rails developers need
• Create high-quality site layouts and data models
• Implement registration and authentication systems, including validation and secure passwords
• Update, display, and delete users
• Upload images in production using a cloud storage service
• Implement account activation and password reset, including sending email with Rails
• Add social features and microblogging, including an introduction to Ajax
• Record version changes with Git and create a secure remote repository at GitHub
• Deploy your applications early and often with Heroku

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