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Learn to master Rails asset management in this 20-minute conference talk that demystifies the complexities of the Rails asset pipeline. Explore fundamental concepts including DOM functionality, browser JavaScript loading mechanisms, and the defer argument, while gaining clarity on bundling versus non-bundling approaches. Understand the complete asset pipeline ecosystem and its various components, then discover modern alternatives like js-bundling, importmaps, and Vite integration. Master practical techniques for shipping assets in gems through three different approaches, complete with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Access debugging strategies and optimization techniques you can immediately implement in your applications and gems, supported by code snippets with accompanying gists and sample repositories for future reference.
