Which versions of Rails are supported?

This skill is specifically optimized for Rails 7 and above, focusing on modern features like Import Maps, Turbo, and Stimulus.

Does it follow Ruby on Rails conventions?

Absolutely. It strictly adheres to 'Convention over Configuration,' RESTful routing, and standard Rails directory structures to ensure maintainability.

What testing frameworks does it use?

The skill defaults to RSpec for unit, request, and system testing, often incorporating FactoryBot and Capybara for comprehensive coverage.

Can this skill help with database performance?

Yes, it specializes in Active Record optimization, identifying N+1 queries, and suggesting efficient indexing and caching strategies.

Rails Expert

Name: Rails Expert
Author: Jeffallan

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API Development

Architects and implements high-performance Rails 7+ web applications using Hotwire, Turbo, and modern Ruby best practices.

About

This skill transforms Claude into a senior Ruby on Rails engineer with extensive experience, specializing in the modern Rails 7+ ecosystem and the Hotwire stack. It provides expert-level guidance for building reactive user interfaces, optimizing Active Record performance, and maintaining robust test suites with RSpec. By prioritizing convention over configuration and enforcing patterns like service objects and N+1 query prevention, this skill helps developers build maintainable, production-ready applications with high developer happiness and rapid delivery cycles.

Key Features

Comprehensive RSpec testing suites including system and request specs
Advanced Active Record query optimization and performance tuning
7 GitHub stars
Scalable background processing architecture using Sidekiq
RESTful API design with secure authentication and serialization
Modern Hotwire and Turbo implementation for reactive, low-JS interfaces

Use Cases

Optimizing database performance and resolving N+1 query bottlenecks in production
Refactoring complex business logic into maintainable service objects and models
Developing a real-time web application using Turbo Streams and Action Cable

About

Key Features

Comprehensive RSpec testing suites including system and request specs
Advanced Active Record query optimization and performance tuning
7 GitHub stars
Scalable background processing architecture using Sidekiq
RESTful API design with secure authentication and serialization
Modern Hotwire and Turbo implementation for reactive, low-JS interfaces

Use Cases

Optimizing database performance and resolving N+1 query bottlenecks in production
Refactoring complex business logic into maintainable service objects and models
Developing a real-time web application using Turbo Streams and Action Cable