Turbo & RubyLLM: Build a Streaming AI Chat in Rails
Build a ChatGPT-style streaming chat interface using RubyLLM and Turbo Streams. Real-time AI responses, automatic persistence, zero JavaScript API calls.
Writings of a Tech Leader, Husband, and Dad
I’m Jonathan, the CTO of Loyal, with over two decades of experience in software development for startups. This space is where I share my experiences, insights, and opinions—both popular and unconventional.
My ramblings will be on mobile and web applications, startup launches, favorite books, user acquisition, user experience, (maybe parenting) and most importantly, driving revenue.
Testing Turbo with Rails: Request Specs, Broadcasts, and System Tests
assert_turbo_stream, broadcast testing, WebSocket timing in system tests. The complete guide to testing Turbo applications in Rails.
turbo-rails: The Complete Guide to Rails Helpers for Turbo
turbo_frame_tag, turbo_stream_from, Broadcastable, and all the Rails helpers that make Turbo feel native. Stop writing raw HTML tags.
CSV Uploads with Live Progress Using Turbo Streams
Upload a CSV, kick off a background job, watch the progress bar fill in real-time. No JavaScript polling. Just Turbo Streams and Action Cable.
Turbo Performance: Caching, Prefetching, and Morphing
Turbo's speed comes from avoiding work: snapshot cache for instant back buttons, prefetching on hover, morphing to preserve state. Here's how it works.
