dhh-ruby-style

DHH's approach emphasizes thin controllers with minimal actions and fat models handling business logic. Use RESTful conventions, delegate complexity to models, and rely on Current attributes for context rather than passing parameters through layers.

Clarity over cleverness is the foundation. Fat models, thin controllers, REST purity, and separation of concerns drive the architecture. Hotwire patterns replace heavy JavaScript, and conventions eliminate unnecessary abstraction.

Move business logic from controllers into models, eliminate fat parameter passing by using Current attributes, simplify views with Hotwire patterns, and enforce RESTful action structure. Prioritize readable code over clever shortcuts.

Yes. Gradually refactor controllers to be thinner, push logic into models, adopt Current for request context, and implement Hotwire for interactivity. The principles work incrementally without requiring a complete rewrite.

DHH prioritizes simplicity and readability over abstraction layers and microservices. Fat models with business logic, minimal controllers, and monolithic architecture favor pragmatism over architectural purity common in enterprise patterns.

Yes. DHH's approach enforces REST purity through standard HTTP verbs and resource-oriented routing. Controllers align cleanly with RESTful principles, making API generation and code reviews consistent with the philosophy.