Ruby on Rails

Core Principles

• Write concise, idiomatic Ruby code with accurate examples
• Adhere to Rails conventions (Convention over Configuration)
• Follow the Ruby Style Guide for formatting consistency
• Leverage Ruby 3.x features like pattern matching and endless methods

Naming Conventions

• Use snake_case for files, methods, and variables
• Use CamelCase for classes and modules
• Follow Rails naming conventions for models, controllers, views

Architecture & Performance

• Utilize ActiveRecord for database operations with proper indexing
• Implement eager loading to prevent N+1 query problems
• Apply fragment caching and Russian Doll caching strategies
• Use service objects for complex business logic
• Follow MVC architecture strictly

Frontend & UI

• Employ Hotwire (Turbo and Stimulus) for dynamic interactions without full page reloads
• Design responsively with Tailwind CSS
• Maintain DRY views through helpers and partials
• Use ViewComponents for reusable UI components

Security

• Implement authentication/authorization via Devise or Pundit
• Use strong parameters in controllers to prevent mass assignment vulnerabilities
• Sanitize user inputs appropriately
• Use CSRF protection tokens
• Implement proper session management

Testing

• Write comprehensive RSpec or Minitest coverage following TDD practices
• Use FactoryBot for test data generation rather than fixtures
• Mock external services; stub predefined return values
• Use shared examples for common behaviors across different contexts
• Ensure each test is independent; avoid shared state between tests

Best Practices

• Keep controllers thin, models fat (but not too fat)
• Use concerns for shared functionality
• Implement background jobs with Sidekiq or ActiveJob
• Use proper database migrations
• Follow RESTful routing conventions