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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)
Advanced Search Form (revised)
Episode #111Nov 17, 201161 comments

Advanced Search Form (revised)

It is often best to use a GET request when submitting a search form, however if it is an advanced search form with a lot of fields then this may not be ideal. Here I show how to create a search resource to handle this. (6 minutes)
SimpleForm (revised)
Episode #234Mar 03, 201262 comments

SimpleForm (revised)

Easily generate complex forms with SimpleForm. Here I show how to convert bulky markup into a concise list of fields, customize it by passing options, and add error handling. (9 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)
Edit Multiple (revised)
Episode #165Feb 25, 2013105 comments

Edit Multiple (revised)

Editing one record at a time can be tedious work. Here you will learn three different ways to edit multiple records at once using checkboxes. (15 minutes)
Virtual Attributes (revised)
Episode #16Jul 20, 201271 comments

Virtual Attributes (revised)

Virtual attributes are a clean way to add form fields that do not map directly to the database. Here I show how to handle validations, associations, and more. (11 minutes)
Cropping Images (revised)
Episode #182Dec 02, 201171 comments

Cropping Images (revised)

Allow users to interactively crop uploaded images using Jcrop and Carrierwave. Includes a live preview that shows the resulting image. (11 minutes)