Overview

Rbexy is a Ruby template language that is inspired by JSX. It allows developers to work with HTML elements and custom components using an interchangeable syntax in Rails server-rendered apps. By combining Rbexy with CSS Modules in the Webpacker PostCSS pipeline, developers can have a seamless frontend development experience while maintaining the efficiency of Rails.

Features

JSX-like syntax for working with HTML elements and custom components
Integration with Rails' ActionView and controller rendering context
Support for Ruby classes as components alongside standard HTML tags
Customizable component resolution
Ability to use Ruby code, splat hashes into attributes, and use HTML or component tags within expressions
Support for blocks, conditional templates, loops, and comments

Summary

Rbexy is a Ruby template language that brings the elegance of JSX to Rails server-rendered apps. It allows developers to work with HTML elements and custom components using an interchangeable syntax. By combining it with CSS Modules and leveraging existing Rails features like RailsUJS, Turbolinks, and StimulusJS, developers can build modern user experiences while writing and maintaining less code. With support for Ruby classes as components, customizable component resolution, and various template syntax features, Rbexy offers a powerful and efficient frontend development experience in Rails.

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