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DataTables
DataTables makes it easy to convert a plain HTML table into one with pagination, sorting, and searching - all done with JavaScript and jQuery. Here I show how to set this up and use a Rails application as the data source.
(9 minutes)
Backbone on Rails Part 2
In the second part of this two part series on Backbone.js, we finish up the Raffler application. Included is how to create entries through a form, respond to events, extract sub-views, pre-populate records, visit routes, and more.
(24 minutes)
Dynamic Page Caching (revised)
Page caching is great for speeding up the performance of a page, but what if it contains user-specific content? Learn how to load content in dynamically through JavaScript in this episode.
(7 minutes)
Backbone on Rails Part 1
In this first part of a two part series you will learn basic Backbone concepts including models, collections, routers, views and events. The backbone-on-rails gem is used for Rails integration with the asset pipeline.
(18 minutes)
Private Pub
Private Pub makes it easier than ever to publish and subscribe to real-time events in a Rails app. You can use publish_to with a block of JavaScript or supply a hash for use with JSON.
(7 minutes)
Endless Page (revised)
Transform traditional pagination into infinite scrolling which will automatically fetch more records when the user scrolls down to the bottom of the page.
(7 minutes)
In-Place Editing
Edit an attribute in-place without leaving a page using the Best In Place gem. Learn how to add validations and support for various field types.
(8 minutes)
Auto-Complete Association (revised)
A select menu is often used for setting a belongs_to association, but you should also consider using a text field with autocomple. Here I use jQuery UI and show two different solutions: client side and server side.
(9 minutes)
Running JavaScript in Ruby
Sometimes logic needs to be shared between the server-side (Ruby) and the client-side (JavaScript). Here I show how to run JavaScript directly in Ruby through ExecJS and therubyracer.
(14 minutes)
Playing with PJAX
PJAX allows you to quickly update a section of a page using AJAX with automatic pushState support. Here I show how to use both pjax_rails and rack-pjax gems.
(8 minutes)