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# Ruby Patterns
> This file extends [common/patterns.md](../common/patterns.md) with Ruby and Rails specific content.
## Rails Way First
- Start with plain Rails MVC and Active Record conventions for small and medium features.
- Introduce service objects, query objects, form objects, decorators, or presenters when the model/controller boundary is carrying multiple responsibilities.
- Name extracted objects after the business operation they perform, not after generic layers like `Manager` or `Processor`.
## Persistence
- Prefer PostgreSQL for multi-host production Rails apps unless the existing platform has a clear reason for MySQL or SQLite.
- Treat Rails 8 SQLite-backed defaults as viable for single-host or modest deployments, not as an automatic fit for shared multi-service systems.
- Keep raw SQL behind query objects or model scopes and parameterize every dynamic value.
## Background Jobs And Runtime Services
- Use **Solid Queue** for greenfield Rails 8 apps with modest throughput and simple deployment needs.
- Use **Sidekiq** when the app needs mature observability, high throughput, existing Redis infrastructure, or Pro/Enterprise features.
- Use **Solid Cache** and **Solid Cable** when their deployment model matches the app; use Redis when shared cross-service behavior, high fanout, or advanced data structures matter.
## Frontend
- Prefer **Hotwire** with Turbo, Stimulus, Importmap, and Propshaft for server-rendered Rails apps.
- Use React, Vue, Inertia.js, or a separate SPA when interaction complexity, existing product architecture, or team ownership justifies the extra client surface.
- Keep view components, partials, and presenters focused on rendering decisions; keep persistence and authorization out of templates.
## Authentication
- Use the Rails 8 authentication generator for straightforward session auth and password reset needs.
- Use Devise or another established auth system when requirements include OAuth, MFA, confirmable/lockable flows, multi-model auth, or a large existing Devise footprint.
## Reference
See skill: `backend-patterns` for service boundaries and adapter patterns.