Rails Env Favicon

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Gem to display the rails environment on the favicon

Overview

Rails Env Favicon is a handy gem designed for Ruby on Rails applications that displays the current Rails environment on the favicon. This gem can be particularly useful for developers who work on multiple environments and need a quick visual reference to avoid confusion. By simply implementing this gem, you can enhance your development workflow and improve visibility of your application's environment.

Not only does it serve a functional purpose, but it also adds a touch of professionalism to your local development environments. It's a lightweight addition that can save you time and help prevent mistakes when switching between development, testing, and production environments.

Features

  • Environment Display: Clearly shows the current Rails environment on the favicon, such as development, staging, or production.
  • Easy Integration: Simple to add to your existing Rails application with minimal setup required.
  • Customizable Icon: Allows customization to fit the look and feel of your application’s branding.
  • Real-time Update: Automatically updates the favicon whenever the Rails environment changes, providing instant feedback.
  • Lightweight Gem: Adds minimal overhead to your application, ensuring performance remains unaffected.
  • Useful for Teams: Ideal for teams working collaboratively to easily identify which environment they are working on at a glance.
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Ruby on Rails

Ruby on Rails, often referred to as Rails, is an open-source web application framework written in Ruby. Known for its convention over configuration and don't repeat yourself (DRY) principles, Rails simplifies and accelerates the development of database-backed web applications.