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Rails_sortable

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Easy drag & drop sorting with persisting the arranged order for rails

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Overview:

RailsSortable is an intuitive and effective gem designed for Ruby on Rails applications, enabling users to create a seamless drag and drop experience for sorting data in a listing view. This innovation not only enhances user interactivity but also ensures that the ordering of items is saved effortlessly in the database. With RailsSortable, managing the arrangement of items becomes straightforward and user-friendly, making it a great addition for developers looking to improve their application's interface.

What sets RailsSortable apart is its ease of use and incorporation into existing Rails applications. By requiring minimal setup and relying on the robust jQuery UI, RailsSortable allows developers to implement complex sorting functionalities without extensive coding or hassle, ensuring that users can quickly and efficiently reorder items as needed.

Features:

  • Drag & Drop Sorting: Easily reorder items in a list using a simple drag and drop interface, enhancing user experience significantly.

  • Persistent Order: Automatically saves the new item order directly into the database, eliminating the need for manual updates or additional coding.

  • Minimal Setup: Simple installation via Gemfile, allowing you to get started with RailsSortable in just a few quick steps.

  • ActiveRecord Support: Requires only a specific column in your ActiveRecord Model, making integration straightforward and efficient.

  • jQuery UI Integration: Built on top of jQuery UI, it inherits all sortable options and functionalities, providing robust customization capabilities.

  • Open Source Contribution: Licensed under MIT, encouraging developers to contribute and collaborate on enhancements or improvements to the gem.

  • Comprehensive Documentation: Easy access to thorough technical guidelines, including usage examples and helpful tips for integration.

rails
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.