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After the Install: Scenario-Based RVM Best Practices

Common scenarios Rails developers encounter after the initial install of RVM, and how to optimize workflow using gemsets, .rvmrc files, and git clone best practices.

Embedding Devise Forms in Twitter Bootstrap Modals

A step-by-step guide to putting Devise sign-in and sign-up forms into Twitter Bootstrap modals for a polished user experience.

Security is a Feature: 9 Newb-Friendly Steps to Securing Your Rails Apps

A practical guide covering environment variables, .yml files, .gitignore, Heroku config, staging environments, and private repositories for securing Rails applications.

Easy Does IT: Top 10 Gems For Rails Newbs

An introduction to ten essential Ruby gems offering low cost and high return for new Rails developers, from Devise authentication to Font Awesome icons.