When creating models in Ruby on Rails, there are a few things to think about. One of them is which bits of data should be required in order for the model to be worth while. Today I’m going to show you the different ways you can set something to be required at a database level and introduce you to change_column_null. Not null constraint Before we get into the Rails bit, I want to talk about “null” and “not null constraint”. Null, often written in all caps like NULL is the database equivalent to nil which we see in Ruby code. It means there is nothing there. Not to be confused with 0 or "" which ..read more

In the present fast-paced and highly competitive business atmosphere, streamlining operations and optimizing efficiency are important for fulfillment. One efficient method of doing this is simply by applying an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. However, developing a customized ERP software solution might be a complex and challenging endeavor. This is when an ERP software development company will come for the save. In this particular comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how partnering by getting an ERP software development company may help streamline your organization processes and drive ..read more

The seamless integration of payment gateways into applications is critical for e-commerce platforms, subscription-based services, and any online marketplace aiming to process transactions effectively. With its elegant syntax and mature ecosystem, Ruby emerges as an excellent choice for developers looking to implement or build customized payment solutions. This article will walk you through essential tips and techniques for payment gateway development the Ruby way, breaking down the complexities into actionable insights. Understand the Basics of Payment Processing Before diving into the technic ..read more

The visibility of a website on search engines can make or break its success.This is where search engine optimization (SEO) becomes crucial, especially for websites built with JavaScript. JavaScript, a cornerstone of modern web development, allows for interactive and dynamic user experiences. However, it also introduces complexity and challenges in SEO, in technical SEO respectively. Search engines must render JavaScript to see the content as users do, which can lead to issues with content visibility and indexing. Understanding and navigating these challenges is essential for anyone looking to ..read more

We have removed around 600 words from across our articles that served no purpose. Indeed they detracted from the point of the articles they were removed from. 600 words could easily be a solid article, especially if the writing is kept tight! In no particular order, here are some of the words we removed; basically essentially probably possibly hacks you need to trivial obviously In almost all cases the rest of the sentence didn’t need to change at all, and whilst it isn’t fair to say all instances of these words have been removed from the site, a fair few have and will continue to over the c ..read more

I use code formatters and linters as much as possible when developing. I love the feedback, and I especially love when saving a file if it can auto format. I used to have my VS Code set up to format the entire file, but I’ve recently updated my setup to only format the changes I’ve made. I really like this change so I wanted to share. When I talk about auto formatting on save, let me give you an example. In CSS if I were to write; .class-one, .class-two, .class-three { color: pink; } On save, my VS Code will change that to; .class-one, .class-two, .class-three { color: pink; } This is ..read more

The corporate world is becoming challenging day by day. You need to be on top every day to achieve your goals. If you are willing to get more, you need to work hard and work smart to accomplish beyond just your daily targets. Are you one of those who is always looking to create paths and achieve more from their team? If you answer Yes to the question, you are in line with me, my friend! Nowadays, it is not just about managing and supervising your team, it is about pushing them and yourself beyond the limits. You just do not have to supervise your team, but also need to care for your own tasks ..read more

If you browse the net with an ad-blocker, you might not see it, but we run ads on this site, in this article I want to talk about why we run ads, why we run the ads we do, and why we will almost certainly continue to do so. First. Let’s talk about why ads are terrible, and they are mostly terrible. Ads are terrible and predatory Ads on the internet are understandably hated, some websites are basically unusable because of them and there are some shockingly bad practices being used around data harvesting. They are also slow, injecting gross amounts of JavaScript and moving images, don’t get me s ..read more

You wouldn’t like it if I removed all the spaces from my sentences, andjustwrotelikethis, but if you write hashtags without camel casing them, that is exactly how you are writing. I want to talk about why this is a problem and advocate that we all share a responsibility to fix this. I will also explain what camel casing is, hopefully by the end of this article, you’ll be well equipped to understand the issues and write better copy! If you don’t have time to read the entire article and have an innate trust of my reasoning (thank you!) then my advice is; Anytime you write a hashtag with more tha ..read more

I love gems that make me look like a better developer for very little work. The database consistency gem is a great example of this! Just like it’s title suggests, it attempts to make your database consistent with what you have said it should do. To quote the project’s README The main goal of the project is to help you avoid various issues due to inconsistencies and inefficiencies between a database schema and application models. database_consistency does several things, but what I’ve found it most useful for is; Checking for three-state booleans. In other words, allowing null to be set whe ..read more