Latest Screencasts

Rails 3 introduces a new query interface for performing finds in Active Record. See how it works along with the changes in named scopes. Watch this screencast

Handling multiple models in a single form is much easier with the accepts_nested_attributes_for method. See how to use this method to handle nested model fields. Watch this screencast

If you want to create a model without a database backend, you simply need to define a couple methods in the model like I show in this episode. Watch this screencast

Learn how to set up a one-to-many or many-to-many association which is entirely embedded into a single column through a string or bitmask. Watch this screencast

The :include and :joins options for the find method can be a little confusing because they are so similar. In this episode I show specifically when to use which option. Watch this screencast

Rails 2.3.4 includes a conventional way to add seed data to your application - no more including it in the migration files. Watch this screencast

Security is important! Here I show seven different security flaws which are common to Rails applications ranging from mass assignment to CSRF protection. Watch this screencast

If you need to keep track of a model's history of changes and switch between versions, consider using the vestal_versions gem like I show in this episode. Watch this screencast

Searchlogic makes searching models easier than ever with its assortment of named scopes. In this episode I show you how to create simple and advanced searches. Watch this screencast

Learn two different techniques for parsing an RSS feed using Feedzirra in this episode! Watch this screencast