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Authorization from Scratch Part 2
Episode #386Oct 11, 201297 comments

Authorization from Scratch Part 2

This finishes the series on building authorization from scratch by refactoring the permission logic into a DSL, restricting authorization with attributes, and combining with strong_parameters to protect params. (20 minutes)
Authorization from Scratch Part 1
Episode #385Oct 07, 201282 comments

Authorization from Scratch Part 1

Authorization can be difficult to implement and test because it often involves complex logic that exists throughout the entire app. Here I demonstrate how to test and implement authorization from scratch. (15 minutes)
Sortable Table Columns
Episode #228Aug 23, 201097 comments

Sortable Table Columns

Here I walk you through adding the ability to sort table columns in ascending or descending order by clicking the header. (10 minutes)
Restricting Access
Episode #20Apr 18, 200753 comments

Restricting Access

In this second part of the series on administration, you will learn how to lock down the site to keep the public from accessing the administration features. (4 minutes)