rails

Provide Rails development guidance based on official Rails Guides v8.1.

12|2|Updated Mar 11, 2025
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Skill: rails
Source: https://github.com/el-feo/ai-context/tree/main/skills/rails
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/el-feo/ai-context --skill rails

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive Rails development guide covering Active Record, controllers, views, routing, testing, jobs, mailers, and more to help you build Rails apps efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • In-depth Rails components reference (AR, controllers, views, routing, jobs, mailers).
  • Best practices for Rails apps, testing, and performance patterns.
  • Guidance for building Rails features, migrations, and architecture.

Quick Start

Generate a new Rails app, scaffold resources, and iterate with tests and migrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about rails

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a Rails API with routing and Active Record?

Rails API mode provides a streamlined framework for building APIs with routing, controllers, and Active Record for database interactions. The Skill covers setting up API endpoints, defining routes, managing models, and structuring requests and responses following Rails conventions for end-to-end API projects.

What's the best way to test Rails applications?

Rails testing integrates unit, integration, and system tests into a unified workflow. The Skill provides best practices for testing controllers, models, and routing, covering test structure, assertions, and performance patterns to validate Rails features and migrations thoroughly.

How do I set up Active Record migrations and database schema in Rails?

Active Record migrations define and version database schema changes in Rails. The Skill guides creating migrations, defining models, establishing associations, and executing schema updates to maintain database consistency across Rails projects.

Can I use Rails for both web apps and API-only services?

Rails supports both full-stack web applications and API-only modes. The Skill covers controllers, views, routing, and rendering for traditional apps, plus API mode configuration for serving JSON endpoints without view layers.

How do I structure Rails controllers and views following conventions?

Rails controllers handle requests and views render responses using convention-based architecture. The Skill explains controller actions, view templates, and routing structure to build organized, maintainable features aligned with Rails design patterns.

What are background jobs, mailers, and asset management in Rails?

Rails includes jobs for async task processing, mailers for email delivery, and asset pipelines for CSS and JavaScript. The Skill covers configuring and using these components to handle background work, notifications, and static assets efficiently.