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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
Learn two different techniques for parsing an RSS feed using Feedzirra in this episode!
(10 minutes)
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
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
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
If you need a full text search engine, Thinking Sphinx is a great solution. See why in this episode.
(12 minutes)
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
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
This episode finishes up the Rails 2.2 series by showing a few miscellaneous additions that I find useful.
(4 minutes)
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)