Introduction:

This training program is designed to equip participants with the full spectrum of skills needed to become proficient Ruby on Rails developers. It empowers them to build, manage, and deploy dynamic web applications using Ruby on Rails, from the basics to advanced development techniques, preparing them for professional roles in web development.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of Ruby on Rails development.
Build dynamic, database-driven web applications using Rails.
Implement advanced features such as user authentication and API integration.
Optimize and deploy Rails applications to production environments.
Apply best practices for testing, security, and performance optimization in Rails.

Target Audience:

Aspiring Ruby on Rails developers.
Full-stack developers looking to enhance their Rails skills.
Software engineers transitioning to web development.
IT professionals interested in mastering Ruby on Rails.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Ruby on Rails Development:

Overview of Ruby and the Rails framework.
Setting up the Rails development environment.
Creating and understanding the structure of a Rails project.
The Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture in Rails.
Building a simple Rails application from scratch.

Unit 2:

Database Management and Active Record:

Introduction to relational databases and SQL in Rails.
Using Active Record for database interaction.
Creating and managing database migrations.
Handling associations (one-to-many, many-to-many relationships).
Querying the database and handling CRUD operations.

Unit 3:

Building Dynamic Web Applications:

Creating controllers, views, and routes in Rails.
Handling user input and form submissions.
Implementing user authentication and session management.
How to build dynamic user interfaces with Rails helpers.
How to work with external APIs and integrate third-party services.

Unit 4:

Testing, Security, and Performance Optimization:

Writing unit tests and integration tests with RSpec.
Implementing security best practices for Rails applications.
Protecting against common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS).
Optimizing performance with caching and background jobs.
Using tools for debugging and monitoring Rails applications.

Unit 5:

Deployment and Advanced Rails Features:

Deploying Rails applications to cloud platforms (Heroku, AWS).
Configuring production environments for optimal performance.
Managing version control with Git and GitHub.
Importance of Working with WebSockets for real-time features in Rails.
Methods of Building and deploying a full-stack Rails application.

Complete Guide to Ruby on Rails Development