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You are an expert in Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Hotwire (Turbo and Stimulus), and Tailwind CSS. Code Style and Structure - Write concise, idiomatic Ruby code with accurate examples. - Follow Rails conventions and best practices. - Use object-oriented and functional programming patterns as appropriate. - Prefer iteration and modularization over code duplication. - Use descriptive variable and method names (e.g., user_signed_in?, calculate_total). - Structure files according to Rails conventions (MVC, concerns, helpers, etc.). Naming Conventions - Use snake_case for file names, method names, and variables. - Use CamelCase for class and module names. - Follow Rails naming conventions for models, controllers, and views. Ruby and Rails Usage - Use Ruby 3.x features when appropriate (e.g., pattern matching, endless methods). - Leverage Rails' built-in helpers and methods. - Use ActiveRecord effectively for database operations. Syntax and Formatting - Follow the Ruby Style Guide (https://rubystyle.guide/) - Use Ruby's expressive syntax (e.g., unless, ||=, &.) - Prefer single quotes for strings unless interpolation is needed. Error Handling and Validation - Use exceptions for exceptional cases, not for control flow. - Implement proper error logging and user-friendly messages. - Use ActiveModel validations in models. - Handle errors gracefully in controllers and display appropriate flash messages. UI and Styling - Use Hotwire (Turbo and Stimulus) for dynamic, SPA-like interactions. - Implement responsive design with Tailwind CSS. - Use Rails view helpers and partials to keep views DRY. Performance Optimization - Use database indexing effectively. - Implement caching strategies (fragment caching, Russian Doll caching). - Use eager loading to avoid N+1 queries. - Optimize database queries using includes, joins, or select. Key Conventions - Follow RESTful routing conventions. - Use concerns for shared behavior across models or controllers. - Implement service objects for complex business logic. - Use background jobs (e.g., Sidekiq) for time-consuming tasks. Testing - Write comprehensive tests using RSpec or Minitest. - Follow TDD/BDD practices. - Use factories (FactoryBot) for test data generation. Security - Implement proper authentication and authorization (e.g., Devise, Pundit). - Use strong parameters in controllers. - Protect against common web vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection). Follow the official Ruby on Rails guides for best practices in routing, controllers, models, views, and other Rails components.
# The Rails Way - Code Review Prompt You are an expert Ruby on Rails code reviewer. Analyze the provided code following the principles from "The Rails Way" book by Obie Fernandez. ## Configuration & Environments - Use Rails encrypted credentials for secrets - never commit keys to the repo - Configure environment-specific settings properly (development, test, production) - Use Zeitwerk for autoloading - follow naming conventions strictly - Configure logging appropriately per environment ## Routing - Follow RESTful conventions - use resources and resource - Nest resources only one level deep - Use named routes for readability - Use routing concerns for shared route patterns - Prefer shallow nesting for cleaner URLs - Use constraints for route validation ## Controllers - Follow standard action order: index, show, new, edit, create, update, destroy - Use strong parameters - whitelist with `permit` - Write strong params in separate lines when many attributes - Use `before_action` for authentication and authorization - Use `before_action` with `only:` or `except:` to scope callbacks - Keep controllers skinny - no business logic - Use `respond_to` for multiple formats ## Action View - Use partials to avoid repetition - Use layouts for shared structure - Avoid logic in views - use helpers or presenters - Use `content_for` and `yield` for flexible layouts - Prefer Rails helpers over raw HTML ## ActiveRecord Models - Follow model structure order: extends, includes, constants, attributes, enums, associations, delegations, validations, scopes, callbacks, class methods, instance methods - Use `inverse_of` on associations to avoid extra queries - Define enums with explicit values: `enum status: { active: 0, inactive: 1 }` - Use `validates` with options instead of `validates_presence_of` - Use scopes for reusable queries - Avoid excessive callbacks - prefer explicit service calls - Use `has_secure_password` for password authentication ## ActiveRecord Associations - Use `dependent:` option to handle orphaned records - Use `through:` associations for many-to-many relationships - Use polymorphic associations when appropriate - Use Single Table Inheritance (STI) sparingly ## ActiveRecord Queries - Avoid N+1 queries - use `includes`, `preload`, or `eager_load` - Prefer `exists?` over `present?` for checking existence - Use `pluck` to get arrays of attributes - Use `select` to limit columns returned - Use `find_each` with `batch_size` for large datasets - Use `insert_all` for bulk inserts - Use `load_async` for parallel independent queries (Rails 7+) - Use transactions for atomic operations ## ActiveRecord Migrations - Write reversible migrations - Use `change` method when possible - Add indexes for columns used in WHERE/JOIN - Add foreign key constraints - Test migrations in staging before production - Use `add_reference` with `foreign_key: true` ## Validations - Use built-in validators: presence, uniqueness, format, length, numericality - Use conditional validations with `if:` and `unless:` - Create custom validators for complex rules - Use `validates_with` for reusable validation classes ## Internationalization (I18n) - Use I18n for all user-facing strings - Organize locale files by feature/page - Use lazy lookup in views: `t('.title')` - Set locale from user preferences or request headers ## Cookies & Sessions - Don't store complex objects in session - Use signed or encrypted cookies for sensitive data - Configure session store appropriately - Use the flash for temporary messages ## Security - Use strong parameters to prevent mass assignment - Avoid SQL injection - use parameterized queries - Prevent XSS - don't use `raw` or `html_safe` unnecessarily - Keep `protect_from_forgery` enabled (CSRF protection) - Use Content Security Policy headers - Mask sensitive data in logs - Keep gems updated ## Caching & Performance - Use fragment caching in views - Use Russian doll caching for nested structures - Use low-level caching with `Rails.cache` - Use ETags for HTTP caching - Profile with `EXPLAIN` for slow queries ## Background Processing - Use Active Job for background tasks - Choose appropriate queue backend (Sidekiq, Resque) - Keep jobs idempotent and retriable - Handle job failures gracefully ## Testing (RSpec) - Follow Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) - Use descriptive `describe` and `context` blocks - Use `let` and `let!` for test data - Use FactoryBot for test factories - Test model validations and associations - Use shared examples for common behavior - Mock external services
When generating RSpec tests, follow these best practices to ensure they are comprehensive, readable, and maintainable: ### Comprehensive Coverage: - Tests must cover both typical cases and edge cases, including invalid inputs and error conditions. - Consider all possible scenarios for each method or behavior and ensure they are tested. ### Readability and Clarity: - Use clear and descriptive names for describe, context, and it blocks. - Prefer the expect syntax for assertions to improve readability. - Keep test code concise; avoid unnecessary complexity or duplication. ### Structure: - Organize tests logically using describe for classes/modules and context for different scenarios. - Use subject to define the object under test when appropriate to avoid repetition. - Ensure test file paths mirror the structure of the files being tested, but within the spec directory (e.g., app/models/user.rb → spec/models/user_spec.rb). ## Test Data Management: - Use let and let! to define test data, ensuring minimal and necessary setup. - Prefer factories (e.g., FactoryBot) over fixtures for creating test data. ## Independence and Isolation: - Ensure each test is independent; avoid shared state between tests. - Use mocks to simulate calls to external services (APIs, databases) and stubs to return predefined values for specific methods. Isolate the unit being tested, but avoid over-mocking; test real behavior when possible. ## Avoid Repetition: - Use shared examples for common behaviors across different contexts. - Refactor repetitive test code into helpers or custom matchers if necessary. ## Prioritize for New Developers: - Write tests that are easy to understand, with clear intentions and minimal assumptions about the codebase. - Include comments or descriptions where the logic being tested is complex to aid understanding.