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Active Model Serializers
Episode #409Mar 09, 2013139 comments

Active Model Serializers

The ActiveModel::Serializers gem can help you build JSON APIs through serializer objects. This provides a dedicated place to fully customize the JSON output. (10 minutes)
Active Admin
Episode #284Sep 19, 2011133 comments

Active Admin

Active Admin allows you to quickly build an admin interface with just a few commands. Not only does it look great, but it is very customizable as shown in this episode. (12 minutes)
Active Record Reputation System
Episode #364Jul 09, 2012105 comments

Active Record Reputation System

If you need to calculate an average user's rating or sum up a number of votes, consider using the activerecord-reputation-system gem. Here I will cover the basics and also briefly present a from-scratch solution. (10 minutes)
Searchlogic
Episode #176Aug 24, 200996 comments

Searchlogic

Searchlogic makes searching models easier than ever with its assortment of named scopes. In this episode I show you how to create simple and advanced searches. (13 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)
scope_out
Episode #76Oct 22, 200732 comments

scope_out

The scope_out plugin will generate several helpful find methods for you automatically! It's the best way to move the find conditions into your model. Watch this episode for details. (6 minutes)