Custom Validations in Rails : Dec 11, 2007
Rails validations are nifty, but they can get pretty bulky and difficult to read. In this article we’ll look at how to counteract the bulk with custom validations that enable the use of class methods with clearer names like validates_as_person_name.
Using Subdomains in Rails Apps : Nov 14, 2007
This article will show you how to use URLs like http://photosByBetty.fancysite.com instead of http://www.fancysite.com/artists/photosByBetty in your Rails application.
Compiling MySQL-Ruby for PowerPC : Oct 27, 2007
It turns out it was very hard to find instructions for getting MySQL-Ruby to work on a PowerPC mac with Tiger. So, here you go.
Modular Page Assembly in Rails : Oct 22, 2007
This article picks up where Agile Web Development with Rails leaves off in its discussion of views. I explain how to combine layouts, views, and partials into more sophisticated and modular systems.