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Strong Parameters
The strong_parameters gem is an improvement over attr_accessible to securely handle mass assignment even when you have complex authorization logic. The functionality will likely be added to Rails 4 so it is a good idea to learn how it works.
(12 minutes)
Multitenancy with Scopes
A multi-tenant application can be difficult to implement because the data for each tenant must be completely separate. Here I show how to do this using subdomains and default scopes in Active Record.
(12 minutes)
Multitenancy with PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Schemas can help create a multi-tenant app by keeping data separate at the database layer. Integrating with migrations can be tricky though, so watch this episode for the full details.
(11 minutes)
Declarative Authorization
Declarative authorization provides an advanced and powerful solution for role based authorization.
(15 minutes)