Tag: helpers

All the articles with the tag "helpers".

• Formatting ActiveSupport::Duration Objects in Rails

  Updated: 17 Aug, 2025

  Learn how to format ActiveSupport::Duration objects into concise, human-readable strings with locale support using the duration_in_words gem.

• Dynamic Full Page Background Images in Rails

  Updated: 17 Aug, 2025

  Learn how to set and randomize full-page background images in a Rails app using CSS3 and simple view helpers.

• Highlighting Current Link in Rails Navigation

  Updated: 17 Aug, 2025

  A look back at techniques for highlighting the active link in Rails navigation, with modern alternatives using current_page? and Stimulus.