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DataTables
Episode #340Apr 11, 2012173 comments

DataTables

DataTables makes it easy to convert a plain HTML table into one with pagination, sorting, and searching - all done with JavaScript and jQuery. Here I show how to set this up and use a Rails application as the data source. (9 minutes)
Passing Data to JavaScript
Episode #324Feb 13, 201277 comments

Passing Data to JavaScript

There are a variety of ways to pass variables from a Rails application to JavaScript. Here I show three techniques: a script tag, a data attribute, and the Gon gem. (6 minutes)
In-Place Editing
Episode #302Nov 28, 201197 comments

In-Place Editing

Edit an attribute in-place without leaving a page using the Best In Place gem. Learn how to add validations and support for various field types. (8 minutes)