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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)
Subdomains in Rails 3
It is now possible to add subdomains to Rails 3 without the use of additional plugins. Learn how in this episode.
(13 minutes)
Rack in Rails 3
The router in Rails 3 is fully compatible with Rack. Learn how to embed Sinatra into an app, handle redirects, and improve on Rails Metal.
(8 minutes)
Semi-Static Pages (revised)
There are many ways to handle static pages in a Rails application. Here I show two approaches including one that uses a RESTful style PagesController to keep the content in the database
(8 minutes)
Routing in Rails 3
Rails 3 sports a new routing interface. In this episode I show how to translate the old interface into the new one and show off a few new features.
(13 minutes)
Subdomains (revised)
In Rails 3.1 subdomains are easier than ever to use. Here I show how to route a subdomain to a specific controller action, generate links, nest resources, and more.
(7 minutes)
Destroy without JavaScript (revised)
A destroy link in Rails does not work without JavaScript. In this episode I show two techniques for gracefully degrading destroy links: button_to and a delete action.
(8 minutes)
Model Name in URL (revised)
A model's ID in the URL is not very helpful to the user. Consider adding the name which can also improve SEO. Learn how to override to_param, add a slug attribute, and make a catch all route for deep nesting.
(9 minutes)
Polymorphic Association (revised)
A polymorphic association allows a model to belong_to different types of other models. Here I show how to make a single comment model belong to articles, photos, and events.
(11 minutes)
Routing Walkthrough Part 1
How does routing work internally in Rails 3? In this episode I'll walk you through the Rails code that makes routing possible.
(13 minutes)