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Model Versioning
Episode #177Aug 31, 200956 comments

Model Versioning

If you need to keep track of a model's history of changes and switch between versions, consider using the vestal_versions gem like I show in this episode. (9 minutes)
Feed Parsing
Episode #168Jun 29, 200955 comments

Feed Parsing

Learn two different techniques for parsing an RSS feed using Feedzirra in this episode! (10 minutes)
Integrating Active Merchant
Episode #145Jan 19, 200991 comments

Integrating Active Merchant

In this episode I show how to add Active Merchant's functionality to a Rails application to make a fully-functional checkout process. (18 minutes)
Rails 2.3 Extras
Episode #152Mar 09, 200955 comments

Rails 2.3 Extras

This episode finishes up this series on Rails 2.3. Here you will learn about several smaller additions in 2.3. (9 minutes)
Sortable Lists
Episode #147Feb 02, 200962 comments

Sortable Lists

Creating drag & drop sortable lists is fairly easy using Prototype and the built in helper methods. See how in this episode. (8 minutes)
Thinking Sphinx
Episode #120Jul 28, 2008114 comments

Thinking Sphinx

If you need a full text search engine, Thinking Sphinx is a great solution. See why in this episode. (12 minutes)
Populating a Database
Episode #126Sep 08, 200891 comments

Populating a Database

Have you ever wanted to fill up a database with a lot of test data? See how to do that in this episode using the populator and faker gems. (8 minutes)
Beta Invitations
Episode #124Aug 25, 200880 comments

Beta Invitations

You know those invitation systems where a given user can invite a number of other people to join? That's what I show you how to make in this episode. (22 minutes)
Rails 2.2 Extras
Episode #140Dec 15, 200845 comments

Rails 2.2 Extras

This episode finishes up the Rails 2.2 series by showing a few miscellaneous additions that I find useful. (4 minutes)
Making a Gem
Episode #135Nov 10, 200846 comments

Making a Gem

Want to create a Ruby Gem instead of a Rails plugin? In this episode I will walk you through creating a gem to extend Rails. (9 minutes)