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Category: Design
Episode #479: Handle
Learn how to present a natural interface to client code, while hiding implementation architecture details.
Slim down hefty Rails controllers AND models, using domain model events
If you've done much Rails coding, you've probably heard the guideline: “skinny controller, fat model”. But achieving this can be easier said than done. Especially when your controllers are bloated with …
Episode #473: Contextual Identity Part 2
Learn how to model a system where an object may only exist in one collection at a time.
Episode #472: Contextual Identity Part 1
When is a Value Object not a Value Object?
Two screencasts, two ways to eradicate Ruby nil values
Learn two ways to avoid switching on nil in Rails apps, in this double feature from RubyTapas and Upcase
Episode #464: Chain of Responsibility
Conquer conditionals with the Chain of Responsibility
Episode #463: Command Pattern Undo
Cleanly and easily add undo-ability, with the Command Pattern.
Episode #462: Compendious Thunks Command Pattern Intro
Join guest chef Chris Strom for an introduction to the Command Pattern
Episode #461: Compendious Thunks: Intro
Kicking off 2017 with a very special guest series on Design Patterns!
Refactoring Ruby: DRY up your domain models using a struct table
When refactoring Ruby code, getting a fresh perspective on the data model can help drive out a cleaner design.