Rails 8
Entering a new era with the latest and greatest in web development, Rails 8 is here. With even more options such as Kamal and Solid, while convenient, it can be a bit overwhelming. I created this app to help everyone get started with Rails 8 with a few simple steps and without having to worry about the complexities of the framework.
Technology Stack
Why I didn’t use Rails to build this app: as powerful as Rails is, this simple app doesn’t require most of its features.
Web stacks used to build this app:
- Svelte 5 with Runes
- SvelteKit
- TailwindCSS
- DaisyUI
- TailwindUI
- With Runes
- Svelte 5
- Version 2
- SvelteKit
- With DaisyUI
- TailwindCSS
Improvements from Rails7Igniter
Builds upon Rails7Igniter with significant improvements in user experience, functionality, and technical implementation.
- Re-designed user interface
- Built with modern SvelteKit and TailwindCSS 4, featuring a mobile-first responsive design with DaisyUI components. The interface is cleaner, more intuitive, and provides better visual hierarchy for configuration options.
- Better config workflow
- Configuration options are now organized into logical sections: Frequently Used, Sometimes Used, Common Skips, and Experts Area. Features include collapsible sections, preset management, and persistent localStorage settings.
- Takes implications into account
- Smart disabled state indication shows when options are unavailable due to flag implications. For example,
--minimaldisables multiple skip flags, and--apidisables JavaScript options. Visual feedback prevents user confusion. - More detailed description
- Each configuration option now includes helpful descriptions and hints. Complex features like database selection, JavaScript frameworks, and skip flags are explained with context about their impact on your Rails application.
- More precise presets
- Six carefully crafted presets cover common Rails setups: API development, Inertia.js apps, minimalist configurations, and more. Each preset can be accessed via URL parameters for easy sharing and bookmarking.
- Built with TailwindCSS 4
- Leveraging the latest TailwindCSS 4 features for improved performance and maintainability. The design system includes custom gradients, modern typography, and consistent spacing throughout the application.