Learn RUBY-ON-RAILS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Blogging platform
E-commerce store
RESTful API backend for mobile apps
Social networking platform
SaaS project management tool
Troubleshooting
Check server logs for errors
Ensure migrations are applied
Verify route definitions
Validate database connections
Debug with `rails console`
Testing Guide
Use RSpec or Minitest for unit testing
Test controllers, models, and views
Mock external APIs and database calls
Use fixtures or factories for test data
Automate tests with CI/CD pipelines
Deployment Options
Deploy with Puma or Unicorn behind Nginx
Use Docker containers
Host on Heroku, AWS, or GCP
Configure environment via `config/environments/` files
Scale horizontally with load balancers
Tools Ecosystem
RubyGems for libraries
Bundler for dependency management
Rake for task automation
Active Record and migrations
Rails generators for scaffolding
Integrations
PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite databases
Redis for caching and background jobs
Front-end frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular
Background jobs: Sidekiq, Delayed Job
Payment gateways: Stripe, PayPal
Productivity Tips
Leverage Rails generators and scaffolds
Follow Rails conventions for maintainable code
Use built-in Active Record validations and callbacks
Automate tests
Monitor logs for performance and errors
Challenges
Learning Rails conventions
Database schema design and migrations
Complex application routing
Optimizing performance and caching
Maintaining large monolithic applications