Learn how Pundit authorization actually works in Rails, from request flow to policy scopes, with practical examples for JavaScript developers.
Learn how Rails polymorphic associations work under the hood, from database schema to model setup, with clear examples for JavaScript developers new to ActiveRecord.
Learn how Rails ActiveRecord differs from JavaScript ORMs and why the database-first approach eliminates boilerplate.
Chad and Will examine the ever expanding AI bubble and ponder on what we can expect it to see evolve in the coming years.
Rails framework code is full of inheritance magic, but your application code doesn’t have to be. Learn how composition makes dependencies explicit, testing easier, and debugging a breeze—using patterns you already know from JavaScript.
Celebrate Giant Robots’ 600th episode in style as Sami pulls together thoughtbot staff old and new to celebrate this monumental milestone.
Discover where Rails methods come from and solve the biggest confusion JavaScript developers face when learning Rails.
Chad and Will start the new year off right by discussing their aspirations for 2026.
Where does current_user come from? Why is there no import? A series for JavaScript developers learning Rails.
Will talks with Amani Bright and Julia Lasater about the state of women’s health and their efforts to increase visibility for all women who enter the health care system.