Tips for effective prototyping with Rails 8 and Claude Code
13 days ago
- #prototyping
- #Ruby on Rails
- #AI-assisted development
- AI tools like Claude Code make building applications from scratch easier than ever.
- Rails 8 stack offers a convenient toolkit for balancing backend and frontend work without complex integrations.
- Define good practices and code style guidelines early to maintain a clean codebase.
- Use feedback tools like test suites, RuboCop, and security scans to ensure code quality.
- Leverage Rails' new Solid* stack to reduce dependencies and simplify setup.
- Master the 'good enough review' to balance speed and code quality when using AI-generated code.
- Let AI tools write documentation to maintain context and track progress.
- Utilize Ruby & Rails flexibility for rapid development and data manipulation.
- Consolidate parts of the codebase when features transition from experimental to accepted.
- Example: A senior developer built and deployed a proof-of-concept app in 20 days using Rails 8 and AI.