Understanding Web Architecture Through Ruby on Rails
Craft: Understanding Web Architecture Through Ruby on Rails is a two day workshop that offers a fresh look at the Ruby on Rails framework. During the first day of Understanding Web Architecture… speaker Jeremy Voorhis will explore design principles of web resources and Ruby on Rails applications and establish harmony between the two. On the second day, attendees will develop a simple time tracking application with Ruby on Rails, demonstrating what they have learned and deepening their comprehension.
Logistics
Cost
$450.
When
November 9-10, 2006
Where
Ambridge Events Center
300 NE Multnomah Street
Portland, Oregon 97232
Summary
Session 1
- Introduction to Web Architecture: Resources, Representations and HTTP
- Modeling Resources: Identity, Hierarchy and Meaning
Session 2
- Architecture of Ruby on Rails
- Domain Modeling With ActiveRecord
- Creating Resources With ActionController
- Creating Representations with ActionView
Session 3
- Building a Time Tracker Application
Session 4
- Extending the Time Tracker
Skill Level
Beginner to intermediate
Prerequisites
Attendees should have experience writing applications for the web and be comfortable with object-oriented programming. HTML and CSS skills are assumed. Attendees should bring a laptop, and should have already installed Ruby, Rails and one of the following open source databases:
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- SQLite