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The leading Hotwire and Rails experts for agile web and mobile apps
Considering Hotwire for a reliable user experience that your Ruby on Rails developers can maintain? Work with thoughtbot’s Rails experts to bring your new product to market quickly or migrate existing frontend tooling to a single codebase.
Augment your team with expert Hotwire developers at the forefront of what the technology can achieve. thoughtbot specializes in implementing Turbo and Stimulus on top of robust Rails foundations for interactive user experiences and progressive enhancement.
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“We’ve had eight to ten times improvement in our release speed over a year, and that pace only looks to continue to accelerate. It’s night and day in terms of what we’re able to deliver.
What is Hotwire?
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Less JavaScript, simpler web apps
Hotwire is an alternative approach to building modern web applications without using much JavaScript by sending HTML instead of JSON over the wire.
This makes for fast first-load pages, keeps template rendering on the server, and allows for a simpler, more productive development experience without sacrificing any of the speed or responsiveness associated with a traditional single-page application.
Source: hotwired.dev
A popular alternative to React
Hotwire offers a more agile and streamlined development experience compared to traditional React setups. With Hotwire, you benefit from a monolith stack, significantly simplifying development and reducing the mental load on your team. This approach is developer-friendly, promoting easier maintenance and faster iterations.
Why choose thoughtbot for Hotwire development?
Industry leaders in Ruby on Rails Development
With 20 years of experience in Rails development, thoughtbot is at the leading edge of web innovation. Our Ruby on Rails experts have the skills and knowledge to integrate Hotwire seamlessly into your existing projects, enhancing performance and usability.
Mastery of Turbo and Stimulus
Turbo and Stimulus are integral components of Hotwire. We're proficient in using these technologies to create dynamic and responsive interfaces. Experience the difference with applications that feel native without the complexity of full-scale JavaScript frameworks.
HTML over the wire for superior performance
The HTML over the wire approach minimizes the need for extensive JavaScript, reducing complexity and enhancing the speed of your web applications. This means faster load times, improved SEO, and a better user experience.
Customized solutions tailored to your needs
Every project is unique. Our team works closely with you to understand your specific requirements and develop customized solutions that align with your business goals. From initial consultation to deployment, we ensure a smooth and collaborative process.
Proven track record of success
We have a proven track record of delivering over 1,000 successful projects across various industries. Our portfolio showcases a diverse range of applications, all built with precision, a focus on quality, and mentoring client teams along the way.
Check out our past work
Hotwire Case Study
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“Hotwire is our default frontend framework choice on the Rails apps we build. Our team includes some of the leading contributors to Hotwire and we're dedicated to developing more Stimulus and Turbo resources for our clients and community.”
– Chad Pytel, Developer and CEO, thoughtbot
Learn about Hotwire from the thoughtbot team
Hotwire Example Templates
A collection of GitHub branches that transmit HTML over the wire.
Hotwire: Asynchronously loaded tooltips
Learn how to effectively render tooltips in Rails without writing any JavaScript.
Dynamic forms with Turbo
Learn how to fetch fresh fields from your servers with Turbo Frames.
Taking the most out of Stimulus.js
Coming from SPA frameworks, Stimulus.js might feel underwhelming or frustrating. Here are some guides to help.
Hotwire: Turbo-Streaming ViewComponents
Learn how to Turbo-Stream ViewComponents by building a message board.
Hotwire: Typeahead searching
Build a search-as-you-type text box with Turbo, Stimulus, and Rails.
“We worked with thoughtbot because we needed to launch on time and with a strong single codebase to build from. I wanted to work with Rails experts who understood what the cutting edge of Hotwire could do for Clara.
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