Posts tagged “application design”

4 posts

06 May 2024 • 8 min read

Building an LTI DeepLinking Response in Rails

DeepLinking lets your LTI tool send content back to the LMS—like inserting rich HTML into Canvas’s editor. This guide walks through persisting launch data, building a response form, rendering Rails views into JWTs, and even making the whole flow dynamic with Turbo.

05 May 2024 • 1 min read

Using Ruby Structs to Model API Responses

Here's a technique I use to model API responses in a simple class. This provides nice ergonomics with minimal boilerplate.

05 May 2024 • 6 min read

Handling LTI Launches in Rails

Learn how to set up your Rails application as an LTI Tool Provider, to handle LTI 1.3 launches from an LMS, including the OCID workflow, user authentication and what to do with the information you get from the LMS.

27 Apr 2024 • 2 min read

On "Layered Design for Ruby on Rails Applications"

From DDD-inspired architecture to patterns like query objects and service layers, Dementyev’s book explores how Rails apps can evolve stronger abstractions over time. Ideal for developers who want to move beyond basics and design with clarity and intent.