Build a Photo Blog with Ruby on Rails

🌟 Build a Photo Blog with Ruby on Rails 🌟

Course Headline

Learn how to build a robust Ruby on Rails photo uploading and management application in this project-based course!

Course Description

Welcome to an intermediate journey into the world of Ruby on Rails development! In this comprehensive course, you will embark on a hands-on adventure to create a photo uploading feature for a blog from the ground up. 🚀

Key Learnings:

• Rails Application Scaffolding: Master the art of creating and scaffolding a new Rails application with full CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) functionality.

• Upload Configuration: Configure your application to handle image uploads with ease, including dynamic sizing methods.

• Amazon S3 CDN Integration: Connect your application to the Amazon S3 CDN server for reliable file uploading and downloading capabilities.

• View File Rendering: Learn how to render images in your views, showcasing your photos beautifully on the blog.

• RSpec Testing Introduction: Get started with integrating automated testing into your application using RSpec to ensure robustness and reliability.

Technologies Covered:

• Ruby on Rails (v4.2): The heart of our application, where we'll build a responsive web service.

• Carrierwave: A file upload library for Ruby on Rails.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) CDN API: Store and retrieve image files securely and efficiently.

• Figaro: Manage sensitive credentials in a safe and efficient manner.

• Fog: Simplify interactions with AWS services.

• Rspec: Write test cases for your application.

• MiniMagick: Dynamically resize images as needed, enhancing the user experience.

• ActiveRecord: Manage your database migrations and queries with ease.

What to Expect:

By the end of this course, you will have a fully functional image uploading application at your disposal. You can choose to expand its capabilities to fit your specific needs or apply the principles learned to include similar features in your own projects.

• Source Code Access: All students receive access to the source code of a working application, providing a practical reference throughout the course.

• Ongoing Support: I am committed to helping you succeed. You can reach out on the course message board where I will assist you daily with any challenges you face during your learning journey.

Enroll in this course today and take your Ruby on Rails skills to the next level by building a feature-rich photo blog that stands out! 📸🚀

Note: The version of Ruby on Rails used in this course is 4.2, which is an LTS (Long Term Support) release. While the course content is designed with this version in mind, many principles and techniques are transferable to newer versions of Rails as well.