Redis Rails

Overview:

redis-rails provides a full set of stores for Ruby on Rails, including Cache, Session, and HTTP Cache. While Rails 5.2 includes a Redis cache store out of the box, redis-rails is still useful for session management and HTTP cache storage.

Features:

• Full Set of Stores: Including Cache, Session, and HTTP Cache.
• Rails Fragment Cache: Configure fragment cache store in production.rb.
• Session Storage: Use redis-actionpack for session management and store session data in Redis.
• HTTP Caching: Store HTTP caching data in Redis with Rack::Cache adapter.

Summary:

redis-rails is a versatile gem that provides essential stores for Ruby on Rails applications, offering convenience for cache management, session storage, and HTTP caching. While Rails 5.2 now includes a Redis cache store, redis-rails remains valuable for managing sessions and caching HTTP data in Redis. The straightforward installation process and easy configuration make it a beneficial tool for developers working with Ruby on Rails applications.