The Ruby on Rails Podcast
Episode 513: Modern Rails Apps Ayush Newatia
Apr 10, 2024
Ayush Newatia, a developer and author of The Rails and Hotwire Codex, joins to discuss the revolutionary impact of Rails 7 and Hotwire on server-side applications. He shares his journey from mobile development and emphasizes the ease of using less JavaScript. The conversation explores exciting new features in Rails, including an authentication generator and Action Notifier for streamlined notifications. They also dive into concurrency in modern apps, highlighting the benefits of the Falcon web server and web sockets in Rails controllers.
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Quick takeaways
- Ayush Newatia emphasizes the transformative impact of Rails 7 and Hotwire in enabling greater app reactivity with minimal complexity and tooling.
- He highlights the challenges and common pitfalls in Rails development, stressing the importance of adhering to established patterns and thoughtful database schema design.
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Transitioning to Ruby on Rails
Ayush Nawatia discusses his transition from mobile development to Ruby on Rails, highlighting his frustrations with the limitations of mobile app environments. After working for five years in iOS and Android development, he found it difficult to create simple products due to platform restrictions. His background in Ruby, primarily through various tools like CocoaPods and Fastlane, piqued his interest in web development. Consequently, he seized the opportunity to switch to Rails in 2020, dedicating time to learning and eventually freelancing.
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