It's time for the new blog series in which we will track the most frequently asked questions on Google related to our areas of business and provide substantive answers with the help of Railwaymen experts. As the first topic, I have decided to choose the foundation of our company's business - the Ruby on Rails framework used to develop our Ruby applications. In this article, substantive support is provided by Michał Szymański - Senior Ruby on Rails Developer at Railwaymen, for whom the framework has practically no secrets.
Ruby on Rails is an example of a framework that is still trending in the development community as time goes by. For many years now, predictions of the coming end of this functional tool have not come true. When the phrase Ruby on Rails is typed into a search engine, just under 50 million results appear, and among these are many of the queries to which users are looking for answers.
Google Queries, Railwaymen Responds #1 - Ruby on Rails
Application security in a Software House from a DevOps perspective
Security and data protection are a priority for every client commissioned to develop applications, as well as for software development companies. For any software house, where there are many projects and customer demands for fast turnaround, maintaining the highest security standards is mandatory. This is why technology companies pay a lot of attention to DevOps practices, whose job it is to control all application processes so that they are adequately protected against any misuse. This time, we invite you to enter the world of DevOps employees and learn about their activities to ensure proper security standards for the resulting applications.
Design Patterns in React.js - Best Practices for Scalable Applications
Design patterns were created to standardize solutions to the most common problems encountered by developers in applications of all types. They provide proven and transparent approaches to many important issues in projects. Using them dramatically reduces the number of errors that can occur during application development and makes code easier to read by other colleagues, making work more enjoyable and faster. Most patterns are available regardless of the language, it is only important that the paradigm is appropriate. There will also be unique ones, the use of which is limited to the application layer (frontend and backend), or the framework used in the project. In this article I will introduce examples of patterns used in applications made in the React library.
React.js Performance - Optimizing Components and Rendering
With the growth of web applications, a key challenge seems to be maintaining optimal performance. One of the many problems that occur for the user can be slow-loading web applications. They contribute to a degraded user experience, but also affect a site's PageSpeed parameters, which translates into search engine rankings and a diminished user base. The solution to these problems can be dedicated strategies that affect application performance. In the following article, I will discuss specific techniques that minimize the occurrence of unnecessary re-rendering, code optimization through the use of lazy loading components and more.
From Ruby Academy to Junior RoR Developer: Paving the Path to Mastery
In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, embarking on a journey towards becoming a software developer demands determination, learning, and a dose of courage. My name is Marcin, I'm 23 years old and I've been part of the dynamic team at Railwaymen for almost two years now, shaping my path as a Junior Ruby on Rails Developer. In this article, I invite you to join me in revisiting the milestones, revelations, and growth that have shaped my transformation on the road to becoming a programmer. From the inception of my Ruby on Rails journey to the present day, each step has served as a paving stone toward the mastery I continue to pursue.
Server-Side Rendering (SSR) in React.js - Benefits and Implementation
In the dynamic world of web development, where user experience and choice of appropriate technologies are key, React.js stands out in terms of innovation. Its ability to create interactive, seamless interfaces directly affects digital landscapes. But as the online world evolves, so do user expectations. Server-Side Rendering (SSR), an architectural gem capable of giving new life to React applications, may be the solution to this.
Imagine a website that loads faster, engages faster and works well with search engines. These are the features that SSR brings to React.js. In this article, I'll show you Server-Side Rendering, exploring its myriad benefits and presenting the possibilities of its implementation. So, I take you on a journey into the world of SSR, which is attracting more and more interest.
InsurTech: the role of software in the Insurance Industry
Some time ago, in an article about HIPAA regulations and the healthcare industry, I mentioned the complexity of the digitization process. Due to many regulations and extensive internal procedures, opening up to digital transformation is not happening at the same pace as in other industries. This time I decided to direct my attention to the InsurTech software phenomenon, which has revolutionized the insurance industry thanks to its openness to digital technologies.
What is Sinatra Ruby? How to build applications using Sinatra?
Frank Sinatra was an outstanding American actor and singer whose work is still admired today. He is considered by many people to be an icon of the 1940s and 1950s. The artist has made a big mark in pop culture, but not everyone knows that his name also appears in the IT world. What is the term Sinatra and what does it have to do with Ruby language? I will try to answer these questions in the following text.
Ruby vs Python: Pros, Cons and Where to Start
It's time for another overview of programming languages, which in the world of programmers arouse comparable excitement to the clash between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. What are the characteristics of Ruby and Python? What speaks for the choice of each of them? What are the differences between them? We decided to answer these and many other questions by creating an article describing the capabilities of both languages. Learn more about them and find out who came out victorious in the Ruby vs Python clash.
What is HIPAA, and how to securely handle sensitive medical data?
Medical information related to one’s health condition is for many a highly important matter. Ensuring the privacy of this information is essential as many wouldn’t want to share their medical history with unauthorized third parties. At the same time, the privacy of medical information in public health systems is a human right and as such must be respected and accommodated. To ensure appropriate patient data security is the raison d’etre of the HIPAA certification system. This time, we'll take a closer look at what the HIPAA act is, what it's responsible for, and what the certification is based on.