Overview
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Explore the evolution of Ruby on Rails through a curated journey of the ten most influential blog posts that shaped the framework over two decades. Travel chronologically from 2003 to present day, examining pivotal moments in Rails development including groundbreaking approaches to testing methodologies, the emergence and debate around service objects, and the framework's evolving relationship with JavaScript. Discover how key community voices and thought leaders influenced Rails architecture, best practices, and philosophical directions through their written contributions. Gain insights into the historical context behind major Rails decisions, understand the reasoning behind controversial patterns, and see how community discourse shaped the framework's trajectory. Perfect for both Rails veterans seeking nostalgia and newcomers wanting to understand the framework's rich heritage and the blog posts that became essential reading for generations of developers.
Syllabus
RailsConf 2025 The History of Rails in 10 Blog Posts by Joël Quenneville
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