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Rails 8 Instrumentation and Custom Metrics
Build observability into Rails apps using ActiveSupport::Notifications and custom instrumentation for production insights.
Rails 8 Credentials Management Guide
Master Rails 8 credentials for secure configuration across environments without third-party secrets managers.
Rails 8 Virtual Attributes Done Right
Master virtual attributes in Rails 8 for cleaner forms, computed values, and flexible APIs without polluting your database schema.
Rails 8 Health Checks That Work
Build production-ready health check endpoints that reveal system status without exposing sensitive data.
Rails 8 Signed IDs for Secure URLs
Replace sequential IDs in URLs with tamper-proof signed tokens that keep your data safe and your routes clean.
Rails 8 Custom Middleware Patterns
Build request throttling, request timing, and tenant detection middleware that handles real production scenarios.
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