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Articles by Jeffery Morhous

Jeff is a Software Engineer working in healtcare technology using Ruby on Rails, React, and plenty more tools. He loves making things that make life more interesting and learning as much he can on the way. In his spare time, he loves to play guitar, hike, and tinker with cars.

How to build an API with Go and Gin

Learn how to build a simple grocery management API using Go and Gin! We'll create a straightforward grocery item model and use Gin to build the CRUD API.

How to deploy a Rails app to Render

Learn how to deploy your Ruby on Rails application to Render.com so that you can focus on code instead of infrastructure.

FactoryBot for Rails testing

Dive into FactoryBot to ensure your testing data is reliable and consistent.

How the Rails params hash works

Uncover the inner workings of Ruby on Rails with our dive into the Params hash—an essential component for handling HTTP requests. From query params to avoiding injection, this article will elevate your understanding of Rails, providing you with the tools to create more secure and efficient web applications.

How to use enum attributes in Ruby on Rails

Dive into the world of enums to discover how they can streamline your code and make it more readable. Learn best practices, how to add and manage enum attributes, and take advantage of Rails' built-in features to efficiently manage finite sets of values in your models.

How to use Flipper for feature flags in Rails

Feature flags are used all across the tech industry to test code at scale; this article explores how to integrate them into your Ruby on Rails application using the Flipper gem.

Exploring the Sorbet Ruby Compiler

People complain that Ruby isn't fast. Stripe—one of the world's largest and most influential Ruby shops—is working hard to change that. In addition to type-checking, this article explores a new, ahead-of-time Ruby compiler Stripe is developing as a part of their Sorbet Ruby Gem.

What Next.js Has to Offer React Developers

Next.js is sometimes confused with React. In the last few years, it's solidified itself as one of the leading frontend frameworks. In this article, Jeffery Morhous shows off what makes Next.js important to React developers, and teaches you how to build your own highly-performant blog.

Containerizing an Existing Rails Application

Containers are popular because they create a reproducible environment that you can deploy to production and run locally in development. However, containerizing a Rails app can be tricky—Jeff Morhous helps us navigate the pitfalls.

How to Sell a One-time Purchase in Rails With Stripe

Have you ever wanted to accept payments in Rails? With Stripe Checkout, it's never been easier. Jeffrey Morhous shows us how.

Using AWS S3 For File Storage in Rails Apps

S3 is an excellent way to store files scalably and reliably. This article by Jeff Morhous will show you how to use S3 to store files uploaded to a Rails app.

Writing AWS Lambda Functions in Ruby

AWS Lambda lets you run your code without worrying about the nuts and bolts of server management or scaling. You might even say it's "serverless." In this article, Jeffrey Morhous shows us how to get started writing Lambda functions in Ruby.

Using Tailwind CSS with Rails

Tailwind CSS is a popular CSS framework that helps developers quickly build and style web pages with a unique utility-based approach. Unlike other CSS frameworks, it comes with its own build tooling. In this article, Jeffery Morhous walks us through setting up Tailwind CSS with Rails and Webpacker.
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