Rails 8.0 beta is here!

From a new authentication system to ditching Redis with Solid Queue & Cache, this release is all about reducing bloat, improving security, and speeding up your development.

More details about what's new:

https://link.testdouble.com/4vf

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Rails 8.0 beta just dropped—here’s what’s new and why it matters

Rails 8.0 brings big updates like a new authentication system and major backend improvements. Here’s why upgrading helps your app run smoother and more securely.

Rails upgrade alerts:

Rails 7.2 was released over the weekend, and the Rails maintenance policy calls for the end of support for many of your applications.

Depending on the version of Rails you're running, you could be facing potential security risks or losing bug fix support as early as Oct. 1.

Dates to know: https://link.testdouble.com/yfh

#rails #rubyonrails #railsupgrades

Rails upgrade: Bug fixes and security support ending soon

Rails upgrade alert: With bug fixes and security support coming to an end, it’s crucial to update your applications before it’s too late.

#RailsUpgrades are a critical investment to protect platform stability, prevent security breaches and enable future releases.

They can also feel like a nuisance: They usually take longer than expected, and they pull you away from day-to-day work and feature development.

Worse, along the way, they can cause unanticipated breaks. 😫

We can help make Rails upgrades seamless, so you + your team can continue to deliver critical features and ship new products.

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Why it’s worth outsourcing your Rails upgrades

Our consultants have already built the expertise to minimize risks and avoid common mistakes – allowing your team to stay focused, without disruption or slowdown of day-to-day production.

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One year ago today, staff software consultant Ali Ibrahim took the stage at RailsConf!

In his RailsConf talk, he shared a strategy so your team can:
- continue feature work
- deliver predictable results
- seamlessly jump into the next upgrade (because there's always a next upgrade!)

Are you facing a risky Rails upgrade? Check this out (or reach out, because we can help):

https://link.testdouble.com/qex

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Zero downtime Rails upgrades

No one likes working on Rails upgrades. They can be thankless, time-consuming, and—worst of all—unpredictable. But later usually means never. Ali Ibrahim shares a strategy for zero downtime Rails …

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When working on a Rails upgrade, it can be really easy to overlook deprecation warnings because … they’re just warnings!

We've all ignored them. No judgment.

... but when you start your next Rails upgrade, they should be one of the first things you look at. Ali Ibrahim explains why.

https://link.testdouble.com/6sn

#rubyonrails #railsupgrade #railsupgrades

Stop ignoring your Rails (and Ruby) deprecations!

What if you could ship a big part of your upgrade before ever running 'bundle update rails'? Don't ignore deprecation warnings—let them work for you!

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Did you know that upgrading #Rails doesn't have to break the bank? 💰💻

Check out this insightful article on the cost of #RailsUpgrades and how you can save money while improving your app's performance.

https://www.fastruby.io/blog/is-it-expensive-to-upgrade-rails.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Blogpromo&utm_term=cost-upgrade&utm_content=Carousel&utm_id= #RailsUpgrade #Services

How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade Rails? - FastRuby.io | Rails Upgrade Service

This article offers insight into how much does it cost to upgrade Rails by looking at FastRuby.io's historical data on upgrade projects and at factors that impact the upgrade cost.

How Much Does it Cost to Upgrade Rails? by @AmandaBizzinot2

Did you know that upgrading #Rails doesn't have to break the bank? 💰💻

Check out this insightful article on the cost of #RailsUpgrades and how you can save money while improving your app's performance.

https://www.fastruby.io/blog/is-it-expensive-to-upgrade-rails.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Blogpromo&utm_term=cost-upgrade&utm_content=Carousel&utm_id= #RailsUpgrade #Services

How Much Does It Cost to Upgrade Rails? - FastRuby.io | Rails Upgrade Service

This article offers insight into how much does it cost to upgrade Rails by looking at FastRuby.io's historical data on upgrade projects and at factors that impact the upgrade cost.

How Much Does it Cost to Upgrade Rails? by @AmandaBizzinot2

🔍 Debugging is an art that requires practice when you're upgrading #Ruby or #Rails applications.

From the intricacies of `source_location` to the magic of to_sql, Ashwini reveals 7 strategies to become a troubleshooting whiz. For those who value the Rails ecosystem, this is a must-read: https://www.fastruby.io/blog/how-to-improve-debugging-skills-in-rails.html?utm_source=Mastodon&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Blogpromo&utm_term=7techniquesdebugging&utm_content=Gif&utm_id=

#debugging #troubleshooting #rubyonrails #railsupgrades #railsecosystem #sql

7 Common Techniques to Improve Your Debugging Skills - FastRuby.io | Rails Upgrade Service

When working on Rails upgrades, we come across some really complex problems. Here are 7 techniques to improve your debugging skills in Ruby on Rails applications.

7 common techniques to improve your debugging skills
Rails upgrades are never fun and always bring some risk. Ali shares learnings from work on multiple large codebase Rails upgrades so you can continue feature work, deliver predictable results, and seamlessly jump into the next upgrade.
https://link.testdouble.com/railsconf-talk-rails-upgrades
#RailsUpgrades #RubyUpgrades
Zero downtime Rails upgrades

No one likes working on Rails upgrades. They can be thankless, time-consuming, and—worst of all—unpredictable. But later usually means never. Ali Ibrahim shares a strategy for zero downtime Rails …

Test Double
It might feel easy to ignore that deprecation warning … but you really shouldn’t! Ali Ibrahim shares how you can make those warnings work for you.
https://link.testdouble.com/dont-ignore-rails-deprecations
#Ruby #Rails #RubyonRails #RailsUpgrades
Stop ignoring your Rails (and Ruby) deprecations!

What if you could ship a big part of your upgrade before ever running 'bundle update rails'? Don't ignore deprecation warnings—let them work for you!

Test Double