Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development

Master the Art of Agile Development with Ruby on Rails


Book Description

Discover the power of Ruby on Rails web development framework, through the pages of "Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development". This book combines the robustness of Rails with the agility of development methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to help you efficiently build high-performing web applications.


Starting with an overview of Ruby and Rails architecture, you will quickly grasp the fundamentals of agile development. You will explore methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban while gaining hands-on experience in key areas like CRUD operations, database management, styling, authentication, testing, RESTful APIs, deployment, and more. Each chapter concludes with a short quiz to reinforce your understanding and test your progress, ensuring you effectively grasp the concepts.


By the end of the book, you will emerge as a competent Ruby on Rails developer with a deep understanding of agile web development principles. With real-world examples and practical exercises, this book empowers you to tackle real-time challenges and build robust web applications. You will confidently implement features like social media integration, email functionality, payment gateways, and file uploads.


Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. Agile Development Fundamentals

3. Getting Started with Ruby on Rails

4. CRUD Operations and Database Management

5. Basics of Styling and Front-End Development

6. Authentication and Authorization

7. Testing and Test-Driven Development

8. RESTful APIs and Web Services

9. Deployment and Scaling

10. Building A Real-World Rails Application

11. Advanced Topics in Ruby on Rails

12. Conclusion

Index