Does this skill support the latest Rails versions?

Yes, it is specifically designed for Rails 7.x and 8.x, incorporating modern conventions and current gems.

Can I use this for existing Rails projects?

Absolutely. The patterns are designed to be generic and portable, making them easy to integrate into any existing Rails application regardless of age.

Which serialization libraries are included in these patterns?

The skill provides patterns for Blueprinter (recommended for performance), JSONAPI::Serializer, and Alba.

Does it include versioning strategies?

Yes, it provides code examples and logic for both URL-based versioning and Header-based versioning.

How does it handle API security?

It includes detailed implementation patterns for JWT (JSON Web Tokens), Service-to-Service API Keys, and Pundit-based authorization logic.

API Development Patterns for Rails

Name: API Development Patterns for Rails
Author: Kaakati

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API Development

Standardizes the creation of production-grade RESTful APIs in Rails with proven patterns for serialization, authentication, and versioning.

About

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for building enterprise-ready APIs using Rails 7.x and 8.x, offering standardized patterns for resource-oriented design, HTTP status management, and secure authentication. It equips developers with best practices for complex tasks like multi-strategy serialization (using Blueprinter or Alba), JWT and API Key authentication, Pundit-based authorization, and various versioning strategies. It is ideal for teams needing to ensure consistency, security, and scalability across their Rails-based backend services while maintaining high-quality code standards.

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Secure authentication implementations for JWT and Service-to-Service API Keys
Advanced serialization patterns using Blueprinter, JSONAPI, and Alba
Standardized RESTful resource routing and HTTP status code conventions
Integrated authorization logic using Pundit for fine-grained access control
Robust versioning and pagination strategies for scalable API lifecycles

Use Cases

Building a new Rails-based backend for a mobile or single-page application
Refactoring existing Rails controllers to follow enterprise API standards
Implementing secure, versioned endpoints for third-party service integrations

About

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Secure authentication implementations for JWT and Service-to-Service API Keys
Advanced serialization patterns using Blueprinter, JSONAPI, and Alba
Standardized RESTful resource routing and HTTP status code conventions
Integrated authorization logic using Pundit for fine-grained access control
Robust versioning and pagination strategies for scalable API lifecycles

Use Cases

Building a new Rails-based backend for a mobile or single-page application
Refactoring existing Rails controllers to follow enterprise API standards
Implementing secure, versioned endpoints for third-party service integrations