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Nested Model Form (revised)
Episode #196Apr 19, 2012228 comments

Nested Model Form (revised)

Handling multiple models in a single form is easy with accepts_nested_attributes_for. Here you will also learn how to add and remove nested records through JavaScript. (11 minutes)
HABTM Checkboxes (revised)
Episode #17Dec 22, 201194 comments

HABTM Checkboxes (revised)

A many-to-many association can be edited through check boxes in a form. Here I show how to do this with a has_many through association complete with clickable labels. (6 minutes)
Embedded Association
Episode #189Nov 23, 200983 comments

Embedded Association

Learn how to set up a one-to-many or many-to-many association which is entirely embedded into a single column through a string or bitmask. (14 minutes)
Dynamic Forms
Episode #403Jan 27, 2013120 comments

Dynamic Forms

Learn how to add fields to a form dynamically using another form, complete with custom field types. It's fieldception! (14 minutes)
Nested Model Form Part 2
Episode #197Jan 18, 2010215 comments

Nested Model Form Part 2

Add and remove nested model fields dynamically through JavaScript using either Prototype or jQuery. (12 minutes)
Formtastic Part 2
Episode #185Oct 26, 200974 comments

Formtastic Part 2

Learn about some of the more advanced functionality of Formtastic including handling many-to-many associations, required fields, and styling. (9 minutes)
Complex Forms Part 3
Episode #75Oct 15, 2007270 comments

Complex Forms Part 3

In this third and final episode on complex forms I will show you how to edit a project and multiple tasks all in one form. This includes removing and adding tasks dynamically as well. See the show notes for updated code. (16 minutes)
HABTM Checkboxes
Episode #17Apr 11, 2007115 comments

HABTM Checkboxes

It is often asked: how do I create a list of checkboxes for managing a HABTM association? Ask no more because this episode will show you how to do exactly that. (6 minutes)