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Decoding and Interacting with Barcodes

#67 Feb 12, 2017 free

Using the QuaggaJS Library, learn how to scan and decode barcodes with your Ruby on Rails application. Using provided callbacks, interact with controller actions to provide a seamless experience.

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Charts and Graphs

#55 Nov 21, 2016 free

Learn how to use one of three charting libraries, Chart.js, Highcharts, or Google Charts, using the Chartkick gem to create simple and unobtrusive charts in your application.

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Capturing Signatures with Signature Pad

#44 Aug 28, 2016 free

Using the Javascript Library, Signature Pad, learn how to capture user signatures and store them within your Ruby on Rails application.

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FullCalendar Events and Scheduling

#42 Aug 14, 2016 free

Learn how to incorporate FullCalendar into your Ruby on Rails application with listing and creating events. Using unobtrusive javascript, we can create a fast interactive calendar.

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DRY up your Javascript

#41 Aug 8, 2016 free

Learn how avoid duplicate code to reuse existing javascript.

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ActionCable - Part 3 - Securing Your WebSockets

#39 Jul 24, 2016 free

Using authentication and authorization, lock down your ActionCable WebSockets so that messages are only sent and received to the intended users.

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ActionCable - Part 2 - More Complex Example

#38 Jul 17, 2016 free

Extending the previous episode, we look into making a realtime poll application where users can get live feedback on voting.

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ActionCable - Part 1 - Configuration and Basics

#37 Jul 10, 2016 free

A walkthrough on configuring ActionCable with Rails 5. Learn how to configure your mount points and the basics of using ActionCable with your Rails application.

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ActionController::Renderer

#36 Jul 4, 2016 free

ActionController::Renderer allows you to render arbitrary templates without requirement of being in controller actions.

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Progressive Render

#33 Jun 13, 2016 free

Slow content got you down? Load it later! Use this gem to defer loading of portions of your page until after load. They will be fetched via AJAX and placed on the page when ready.

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