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Learn all about Ruby on Rails Ruby on Rails, often simply referred to as Rails, is a popular open-source web application framework written in Ruby. It follows the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectural pattern and provides developers with a productive and elegant way to build dynamic, database-backed web applications. Rails emphasizes convention over configuration, allowing developers to focus on writing application logic rather than dealing with repetitive setup tasks. The book covers the following: 1. Introduction: 1.1 Ruby on Rails and its history 1.2 Advantages and features of Ruby on Rails 2. Getting Started with Ruby on Rails 2.1 Overview of the Ruby programming language 2.2 Installing Ruby and Rails 2.3 Setting up a development environment 2.4 Creating a new Rails application 2.5 Introduction to the MVC architecture 3. Understanding the Rails Framework 3.1 Deep dive into the Rails directory structure 3.2 Overview of the Rails components: models, views, and controllers 3.3 Working with routes and URLs 3.4 Introduction to ActiveRecord and working with databases 4. Building Models and Database Interactions 4.1 Creating and manipulating database tables 4.2 Defining associations between models 4.3 Querying the database using ActiveRecord 4.4 Implementing validations and callbacks 4.5 Introduction to database migrations 5. Mastering Controllers and Routing 5.1 Working with controllers and actions 5.2 Understanding request and response cycles 5.3 Handling parameters and forms 5.4 Implementing filters and callbacks 5.5 Managing sessions and cookies 6. Crafting Views with Action View 6.1 Introduction to views and templates 6.2 Working with ERB and Haml templating engines 6.3 Building dynamic web pages with embedded Ruby code 6.4 Utilizing layouts and partials 6.5 Styling and asset management with CSS and Jav