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RESTful Rails
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NOTE A completely new, Rails 2.0-compatible revision of this screencast will be available in May, and anyone who purchased this after December 1, 2007 will receive a free, automatic upgrade.
RESTful routes are a big part of Rails since version 1.2, but they are also very confusing!
This screencast covers the basics of REST and walks through a simple application to show how REST routes work. You’ll learn about the magic that goes on behind the scenes and how you can design a REST application with confidence.
Routes, URLs, interface elements, template redirection, testing, and general tips are covered over the course of 85 minutes.
If you are already familiar with how to build a Rails application, this screencast will give you the knowledge you need to convert an existing application to REST or design a new app with the principles of REST.
Now features a handy chapter track for easily jumping to the section you want to view!
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"Script"
| Time (approx) | Topic |
| 0-3 | What is it? |
| 3-16 | Setup, generator options, and authentication |
| 16-36 | Links, buttons, and forms |
| 36-48 | respond_to |
| 48-1:01 | Nested resources |
| 1:01-1:10 | Testing |
| 1:10-1:24 | Tips |
"Skills"
This is an intermediate to advanced level tutorial and assumes that you have built at least one Rails application from scratch.
Revision (Notes) · Created: Dec 26, 2006 · Length: min · 135 MB
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