Rails 3 JQuery

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Rails template to setup a Rails 3 project with jQuery support.

Overview

The AboutRails template is designed to setup a new Rails 3 app to use jQuery drivers instead of the default prototype ones. This template provides an easier way to integrate jQuery into a Rails project.

Features

  • Easy installation process to setup a new Rails 3 app with jQuery drivers.
  • Supports both downloading the template locally or directly from GitHub.
  • Provides a new JavaScript expansion called :cdn for including jQuery.min.js from Google's cache.
  • Can be used to convert an existing Rails 3 app to use jQuery drivers.
  • Includes a rake task for updating the jQuery and Rails drivers JS files.

Summary

The AboutRails template is a convenient tool for setting up a new Rails 3 app to use jQuery drivers instead of the default prototype ones. It provides an easy installation process and supports both local and GitHub-based downloads. The template also includes a JavaScript expansion called :cdn for including jQuery.min.js from Google's cache. It can also be used to convert an existing Rails 3 app to use jQuery drivers. The template provides a rake task for updating the jQuery and Rails drivers JS files. Overall, the AboutRails template simplifies the process of integrating jQuery into a Rails project.