Rails 8 Turbo Masterclass With Devcontainers
 

Understand the fundamentals of Turbo in Rails: Drive, Frames, and Streams explained in-depth with hands-on examples
Learn to build a complete real-time Rails 8 project using Turbo without writing custom JavaScript
Grasp what Docker is, why it's important, and step-by-step installation and usage
Set up a Dockerized development environment using Dev Containers for consistency and team collaboration
Use Bootstrap effectively in the Rails project to build responsive UIs
Understand the integration of Turbo + Bootstrap for smooth frontend interactions
Gain confidence in modern Rails 8 development workflows using Hotwire and container-based setups
Follow a clear, beginner-friendly approach that makes even the advanced concepts easy to understand
Requirements
Familiarity with HTML and CSS will be helpful for the Bootstrap and Turbo examples
No prior experience with Docker or Dev Containers is required as everything is explained from scratch
You'll need a computer with Visual Studio Code installed (free), along with a stable internet connection
Enthusiasm to learn modern Rails 8 techniques using real-time, JavaScript-free updates!
This course is beginner-friendly when it comes to Turbo, Docker, and Dev Containers. If you've built even one Rails app before, you're ready for this course
Description
Want to build real-time Rails apps without writing a bunch of JavaScript? You're in the right place.This course teaches you how to use Turbo in Rails 8 including Turbo Drive, Frames, and Streams to build fast, interactive apps using the Hotwire approach. It's modern, clean, and way more fun than fighting with JS frameworks.We'll guide you through a complete project step-by-step, combining Turbo + Bootstrap to build a slick, real-world app and then wrap it all inside a Docker-powered Dev Container for a smooth and portable development experience.What You'll Learn (and why it matters)Tired of writing JavaScript for every small interaction?Turbo handles real-time updates, navigation, and dynamic UI changes with minimal JS - and you'll see how to make the most of it.Confused by Drive, Frames, and Streams?We explain each part of Turbo with hands-on examples, so you understand how they work together to power your app.Want a real project to tie it all together?You'll build a Rails 8 app that updates live, looks great with Bootstrap, and follows best practices all the way through.Worried your UI might look outdated?We bring in Bootstrap to make sure your app looks clean and professional without needing a designer.Never used Docker or Dev Containers before?No problem. We'll walk you through Docker basics, what Dev Containers are, how they help, and how to set everything up in VS Code.Need a consistent dev environment across your team or machines?By the end, your entire project will run in a containerized setup - no more "works on my machine" headaches.By the end of this courseYou'll be confident in building modern, responsive, real-time Rails 8 apps using Turbo and Bootstrap all running inside a clean, consistent Dev Container.Whether you're freelancing, working on a startup, or upgrading your side project, this course gives you a practical, up-to-date skillset that keeps your app fast, your code clean, and your setup stable.Let's make Rails feel fun and powerful again together.
Who this course is for
Ruby on Rails developers who want to add real-time features to their applications using Turbo Streams, Frames, and Drive
Developers who are curious about modern Rails 8 workflows and want to stay up to date with the latest features
Anyone who wants to avoid writing heavy JavaScript by using Hotwire (Turbo) to build dynamic UIs
Beginners to Docker or Dev Containers looking for a practical, project-based way to learn containerized development
Rails developers interested in building responsive UIs using Bootstrap alongside Turbo-powered features
Teams or solo developers aiming to standardize their development setup using Dev Containers for consistency
Learners who prefer hands-on, example-driven teaching over theory-heavy tutorials