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Page Caching
Page caching is an efficient way to cache stateless content. In this episode I will show you how to cache the dynamic javascript we created last week.
(6 minutes)
HTTP Basic Authentication
Rails 2.0 offers an extremely easy way to do HTTP basic authentication. See how in this episode.
(4 minutes)
Generating PDF Documents
In this episode I will show you how to create PDF documents using the excellent PDF::Writer gem.
(7 minutes)
Destroy Without JavaScript
If the user has JavaScript disabled, the "Destroy" link might not work properly. In this episode I will explore a number of ways to work around this issue.
(7 minutes)
Complex Forms Part 1
Complex forms often lead to complex controllers, but that doesn't have to be the case. In this episode see how you can create multiple models through a single form while keeping the controller clean.
(8 minutes)
Testing Controllers with RSpec
Controllers are tricky to test, and there's no perfect way to do it. In this episode you will see how I test controllers, and my reasoning behind it.
(11 minutes)
Custom Routes
In this episode you will learn how to add custom routes, make some parameters optional, and add requirements for other parameters.
(7 minutes)
OpenID Authentication
Ever wonder how to implement OpenID authentication in your Rails app? This episode will show you how to add it to a site with an existing authentication system.
(11 minutes)
restful_authentication
Need multiple user authentication? If so, the restful_authentication plugin is a great way to go. It will generate some basic authentication code for you which is good starting point to your authentication system. Watch this episode for details.
(9 minutes)
Custom Helper Modules
Rails designates one helper module per controller, but that shouldn't stop you from making custom helper modules to help structure the code. Learn how in this episode.
(5 minutes)