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Handling Exceptions (revised)
Episode #53Apr 20, 2013209 comments

Handling Exceptions (revised)

By default, Rails will render a static error file when an exception occurs in production. Here you will learn how to fully customize this behavior and render dynamic error pages. (11 minutes)
Inherited Resources
Episode #230Sep 06, 201052 comments

Inherited Resources

Inherited Resource simplifies RESTful controllers by providing default actions which can be customized through inheritance. (9 minutes)
Custom Helper Modules
Episode #64Jul 30, 200747 comments

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)
Custom Routes
Episode #70Sep 10, 200733 comments

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)
Custom REST Actions
Episode #35May 23, 200765 comments

Custom REST Actions

REST adds many constraints. It restricts your controllers to seven actions. Normally this is okay, but sometimes you need to add your own custom actions. Learn how in this episode. (8 minutes)
Dynamic Layouts
Episode #125Sep 01, 200842 comments

Dynamic Layouts

Discover how to dynamically change the layout using content in the database. Check out this episode for details. (11 minutes)
Handling Exceptions
Episode #53Jul 04, 200740 comments

Handling Exceptions

When an exception is raised in development you get the full error along with the stack trace. In production, only a simple message is displayed. Learn why this is and how to customize the handling of exceptions. (8 minutes)
Named Routes
Episode #34May 21, 200733 comments

Named Routes

When you add a custom route, make it a named route so you have url helper methods to easily link to that new route. See episode for details. (6 minutes)
Update through Checkboxes
Episode #52Jul 02, 200744 comments

Update through Checkboxes

See how to select multiple items using checkboxes and perform an action on the selected items in this episode. (10 minutes)