Several common patterns for using form objects in web applications, with a focus on Rails.
Abstract
Form objects similar to service objects, policies, and query objects are one of the "missing" PORO components that don't come off-the-shelf in Rails. Here are some form object patterns I have used to make things simpler and more flexible in my projects.
About the author
Weston Triemstra builds modern web applications at Netsign, a product development shop providing strategy, development and design. He and his team have a 🚢-load of experience creating and maintaining web applications for consumer and b2b businesses.
Intended audience
This talk is for the Rails developer who wants to simplify their controllers or finds the Rails default paradigms insufficient.
Length
6+ minutes (lightning talk), I can talk longer if need be.
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Functions of the Form
Several common patterns for using form objects in web applications, with a focus on Rails.
Abstract
Form objects similar to service objects, policies, and query objects are one of the "missing" PORO components that don't come off-the-shelf in Rails. Here are some form object patterns I have used to make things simpler and more flexible in my projects.
About the author
Weston Triemstra builds modern web applications at Netsign, a product development shop providing strategy, development and design. He and his team have a 🚢-load of experience creating and maintaining web applications for consumer and b2b businesses.
Intended audience
This talk is for the Rails developer who wants to simplify their controllers or finds the Rails default paradigms insufficient.
Length
6+ minutes (lightning talk), I can talk longer if need be.