Overview
Ruby on Rails (RoR) is an open-source server-side web application framework based on the Ruby programming language and the Rails software library. It is a model-view-controller (MVC) framework that provides default structures for a database, a web service, and web pages.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn the fundamentals of web development with Ruby on Rails as they build various web applications based on real-world use cases.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of Ruby on Rails programming
- Implement basic and advanced web app features using Ruby on Rails
- Build a functional web application using Ruby on Rails
Audience
- Developers
Format of the course
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
Requirements
- Basic programming or web development experience
Course Outline
Introduction
- Ruby on Rails vs Python, PHP, Javascript, Java, etc.
Overview of Ruby as an OOP (Object Oriented Programming) Language
Overview of Ruby on Rails as an MVC (Model View Controller) Development Framework
Setting up the Development Environment
Installing Ruby on Rails
Creating a Simple “Hello World” Application on Ruby on Rails
Setting Up Git for Version Control
Deploying Your First Ruby on Rails Application to Heroku (Optional)
Developing an Application Using Scaffold Generators
Creating Static and Dynamic Pages
Testing the Application
Working with Built-In and Custom Helpers on Ruby on Rails
Using Ruby’s Data Structures, Operators, Methods and Classes
Incorporating a CSS Framework to Develop the UI
Filling in the Layout and Structure of the Ruby on Rails Application
Connecting the Application to a Database
Working with the Relationship Model
Creating a User Sign-Up Page
Modeling, Validating, Updating, and Deleting Users on Ruby on Rails
Setting up a User Microposts page
Building a Simple eCommerce Web Application
Managing Transactions and Payments
Unit Testing the Application
Automation Testing and Continuous Integration Tools and Techniques for Ruby on Rails
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion