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June 30, 2026
•6 min read•
RubyRackRuby on Rails

Writing Middleware in Rails

Understanding Rack middleware and how to configure it in a Rails application.

June 2, 2026
•11 min read•
RubyRackRuby on Rails

Understanding Rack: The Interface Between Ruby Web Servers and Frameworks

Learn why Rack was created, how the Rack protocol works, how middleware fits into the request-response cycle, and build a small Rack application from scratch.

May 17, 2026
•4 min read•
Ruby on RailsNext.js

Who Owns a Day? Lessons From a Timezone Bug

Common bug when handling timezone changes that causes incorrect date and time display

February 19, 2026
•7 min read•
Ruby on Rails

The Real Cost of Polymorphic Association

Understanding the hidden costs and trade-offs of polymorphic associations in Rails.

February 8, 2026
•9 min read•
Ruby on Rails

How Rails Boots: A Mental Model of the Initialization Process

How does Rails prepare your application to handle requests? What are the key steps in the initialization process?

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