Haml Rails

Overview

Haml-rails is a highly convenient gem for Ruby on Rails developers looking to integrate Haml as their templating engine. Supporting Rails versions 5 through 8, it streamlines the process of generating Haml templates, alleviating the need for additional configuration in your application.rb file. By simply adding it to your Gemfile, you can make the switch to Haml effectively, enhancing your templating experience without hassle.

With features that automatically convert your views and resources to Haml, Haml-rails is a perfect solution for those who prefer the clean syntax of Haml over ERB. Whether you are migrating a legacy application or starting a new project, this gem eases the transition and helps maintain a more organized codebase.

Features

• Automatic Haml Integration: Once installed, it sets Haml as the default templating engine without requiring extra setup in your application.rb.
• Resource Generation: When generating resources, views, or mailers, Haml templates are created by default, eliminating the need to convert existing ERB files manually.
• Easy Conversion Tools: Simple commands are provided to convert existing .erb files to .haml format, facilitating a smooth migration.
• Cache Digest Support: Ensures that Haml templates are respected by the view template cache digestor, improving performance and caching efficiency.
• Backward Compatibility: The gem includes support for older versions of Rails, allowing continued use of Haml in projects built on prior frameworks.
• Flexible Rake Tasks: Provides options to replace existing .haml files or delete original .erb files during the conversion process, giving developers control over their codebase.
• Community Driven: Development is supported by contributors experienced in Rails, ensuring ongoing updates and improvements.
• Licensing Flexibility: Offers a choice between Ruby or MIT licenses, accommodating varying preferences for open source contributions.