Ruby on Rails 8 Agile Development

by Daley Howe

Build modern web applications faster, smarter, and more reliably with Agile Web Development with Rails 8. This beginner-friendly yet professional guide takes you step by step through the latest version of Ruby on Rails, combining agile practices with practical coding so you can deliver working software iteratively. Whether you're a new developer, a student, or a professional looking to upgrade your skills, this book gives you the hands-on experience you need to confidently build and deploy real-world Rails applications.Unlike outdated Rails resources, this book reflects the most up-to-date tools and trends in Rails 8-including Hotwire, Turbo, Solid Queue, Solid Cache, and Kamal 2. Each chapter focuses on concise, working code examples with clear explanations, so you learn by doing rather than memorizing. You'll explore everything from building models and controllers to handling payments, caching for performance, and deploying to production. At the same time, you'll adopt agile principles-sprints, iteration, testing, and continuous delivery-that ensure your applications scale in both functionality and reliability.Readers will discover how to:

• Set up Rails 8 with Ruby 3.4 on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Build a full-featured course marketplace app using modern Rails tools
• Apply agile development practices to ship features iteratively
• Use Hotwire and Turbo for real-time interactivity without heavy JavaScript
• Integrate Solid Queue and Solid Cache for background jobs and performance
• Deploy to production with Kamal 2 and handle rollbacks with confidence

Written by Daley Howe, a technology writer focused on making complex topics simple, this book delivers the professionalism, clarity, and practical depth expected from a trusted resource. It is designed to meet the needs of today's fast-paced software world, where learning quickly and building iteratively is key.If you're searching for a clear, practical, and modern Rails 8 guide that also instills the mindset of agile development, this book is your complete starting point. Master Rails 8, sharpen your skills, and deliver production-ready applications with confidence.