Ruby on Rails

Build practical skills in Ruby on Rails and broaden your technical capabilities

Over two comprehensive days, learn to design, code, and launch applications with Ruby on Rails. Through interactive sessions and real-world exercises, you’ll gain the techniques needed to create efficient, maintainable web solutions using industry-recognised frameworks and best practice development patterns. 

Learning objectives
  • Understand REST and Rails MVC architecture 
  • Configure routes and named route methods 
  • Create and customise a Rails application 
  • Use scaffolding and the SQLite3 database 
  • Work with controllers, views and models 
  • Apply validations, associations and migrations 
  • Build projects from scratch with Ruby and Rails 
  • Use Rails conventions effectively 
  • Implement partials and forms in views 
  • Deploy and manage Rails applications 

What you’ll learn

You’ll learn to develop, structure and maintain Rails-based web applications using established coding practices and tools. Through our interactive live labs, you’ll then create a project in Ruby on Rails, generate and customise an application with scaffold, and manage data through the SQLite3 database.  

REST and MVC architecture

Learn how RESTful architecture shapes modern web development and how Rails' Model-View-Controller structure organises applications for clarity and scalability. By applying these patterns, you’ll create predictable routes for resource interaction, separate your code into clear layers for data, logic, and presentation, and produce applications that are easier to maintain, test, and scale. 

Routing in Rails

Understand how to define and manage routes, generate named route methods, and take advantage of RESTful conventions to streamline navigation and app logic. You’ll learn how to set up routing rules that determine how URLs map to controllers and actions in your Rails application. You’ll also see how routing impacts application structure, enabling you to manage complex paths and user flows with consistency and clarity. 

Controllers, views and models

Explore how Rails weaves together controllers, views, and models to power a web application. You’ll work through real-world scenarios, developing each layer so that logic flows seamlessly to the interface and data is handled reliably. From responsive controller actions to dynamic views and database-driven models, you’ll learn how these components connect to create applications that are both functional and maintainable. 

Rails projects and scaffolding

Discover how to generate projects using Rails scaffolding tools, customise them to your business needs, and integrate forms, partials, and database features such as SQLite3 seamlessly. You’ll use scaffolding to rapidly produce functional components of your application, then learn how to refine the output to better reflect your project’s structure, business rules and user requirements. You’ll also practise using partials and form helpers to streamline your front-end components and simplify maintenance. 

What’s included
  • Two days of live virtual classroom training 
  • Expert instruction from experienced Rails developers 
  • Practical live lab sessions 
  • Access to digital course materials 
  • A certificate confirming completion  

Key facts

Ideal for

Developers looking to build, maintain or expand their capabilities in Rails-based applications. 

Prerequisites

Prior experience with Ruby programming or completion of our Ruby Programming course

Learning experience

Our experienced trainers and interactive labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one. 

FAQs

This hands-on course equips you with the knowledge and real-life experience to create, customise and manage Ruby on Rails web applications. 

What is Ruby on Rails used for?

Ruby on Rails is a web application framework used to build server-side applications efficiently, combining the Ruby programming language with the MVC architecture. It’s widely used by developers creating scalable, database-driven websites and web apps, making it valuable for software engineers, back-end developers, and anyone looking to work with modern, high-demand web technologies. 

Does the course cover RESTful routing in detail?

Absolutely. You'll learn RESTful conventions, how to define routes, and how to apply these principles in your Rails applications. 

Will I build and customise a Rails application during the course?

Yes. You’ll complete a real project using Rails scaffolding and SQLite3, then learn how to customise it by modifying views, controllers, and routes to create an application tailored to specific requirements. 

What kinds of projects can I build with Ruby on Rails?

Rails is versatile and can be used for e-commerce platforms, content management systems, SaaS applications, APIs, and more. Its strong community and mature ecosystem mean you can develop feature-rich projects quickly and maintain them with ease. 

Do I need to know Ruby before learning Rails?

Yes. Rails is built on the Ruby programming language, so understanding Ruby fundamentals will help you progress quickly. If you’re new to Ruby, we recommend completing our Ruby Programming course before starting the Rails course. 

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